Which group is the hardest in NYT Connections? as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelThe New York Times’ popular word-association puzzle Connections presented a relatively approachable challenge for players on Friday with Puzzle #950, prompting many to complete the grid with fewer missteps than usual. Players must divide the grid into four groups of four words each, with every group linked by a common theme. Once a correct group is identified, it locks into place, narrowing down the remaining possibilities.

Source: International New York Times January 16, 2026 14:12 UTC