Looking for help with today’s NYT Connections puzzle? You’re in the right place! Connections #964 for January 30, 2026 has a grooming theme that might trip you up if you’re not careful.
What is NYT Connections?
Connections is a popular daily word puzzle from the New York Times where you group 16 words into four categories of four words each. The categories range from easy (yellow) to tricky (purple), and you get four mistakes before the game ends.
Today’s Connections Hints
Before we reveal the answers, here are some helpful hints for puzzle #964:
Category Clues:
- Yellow: Think about spaces or zones
- Green: Items you’d find in a beauty bag
- Blue: These things are sticky
- Purple: Complete the phrase “___ Hand”
Connections #964 Answers (January 30, 2026)
Ready for the solution? Here are today’s answers:
🟨 Yellow – Region: AREA, CLUSTER, PATCH, POCKET
🟩 Green – Grooming Items: COMB, COMPACT, NAIL FILE, TWEEZERS
🟦 Blue – Things with Adhesive Surfaces: BAND-AID, LINT ROLLER, STICKER, TAPE
🟪 Purple – ___ Hand: HELPING, MINUTE, POKER, UPPER
Tips for Solving Connections
- Start with the yellow (easiest) category first
- Look for obvious connections before diving into wordplay
- Shuffle the board to spot patterns more easily
- Don’t rush—you only get four mistakes!
Come back tomorrow for more Connections hints and answers!