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A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, January 11 (game #945).

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #946) - today's words

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Today's NYT Connections words are…

• HANDSHAKE
• COMPACT
• ARMCHAIR
• EXPERT
• CONSOLE
• HEADQUARTER
• NOVICE
• FOOTSTOOL
• UNDERSTANDING
• PUMPERNICKEL
• PROFICIENT
• AGREEMENT
• CEFTAZIDIME
• INTERMEDIATE
• BOOKCASE
• MONEYPENNY

NYT Connections today (game #946) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: As seen in a house
• GREEN: Participation ranking
• BLUE: Oath
• PURPLE: Look for cash

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

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NYT Connections today (game #946) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: LIVING ROOM FURNITURE
• GREEN: EXPERIENCE LEVELS
• BLUE: PROMISE
• PURPLE: ENDING IN U.S. COINS