NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, January 1 (game #935)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

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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 #935) - today's words

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Today's NYT Connections words are…
- SHUCK
- SCOTCH
- HEAD
- RAT
- CURSE
- SKIN
- NUT
- FLY
- HOUND
- FINGERS
- SPELL
- SHELL
- CHARM
- BUFF
- PEEL
- HEX
NYT Connections today (game #935) - hint #1 - group hints
What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?
- YELLOW: A thing witches and wizards do
- GREEN: Outer casing
- BLUE: Types of fan
- PURPLE: Precede with a spreadable word
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 #935) - hint #2 - group answers
What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?
- YELLOW: BIT OF MAGIC
- GREEN: REMOVE THE COVERING FROM
- BLUE: "ENTHUSIAST" EQUIVALENT
- PURPLE: BUTTER_____
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Connections today (game #935) - the answers

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The answers to today's Connections, game #935, are…
- YELLOW: BIT OF MAGIC CHARM, CURSE, HEX, SPELL