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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Words from the NYT Connections puzzle — January 11, 2026

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One word per groupTheme name + one word per category
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Word grid

All 16 words, sorted alphabetically. Group them into four categories of four.

BAND
BASIN
BIT
CRASH
CRATER
CREW
CROP
DRAIN
DROP
FAUCET
HALTER
PACK
SADDLE
STOPPER
TANK
TEAM
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Themes

The four category names, easiest to hardest. No words revealed yet.

GROUPStraightforward
PLUNGEModerate
PARTS OF A SINKTricky
EQUESTRIAN GEARDevious
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One word per group

Theme name plus one word from each category.

GROUPStraightforward
WORDS FOR A COLLECTION OF PEOPLE WORKING OR PERFORMING TOGETHER+ 3 more…
PLUNGEModerate
WORDS MEANING TO FALL SHARPLY IN VALUE OR LEVEL+ 3 more…
PARTS OF A SINKTricky
COMPONENTS YOU'D FIND AROUND A BATHROOM OR KITCHEN SINK+ 3 more…
EQUESTRIAN GEARDevious
EQUIPMENT USED WHEN RIDING A HORSE+ 3 more…
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Full solution
GROUPStraightforward
BAND,CREW,PACK,TEAM

BAND, CREW, PACK, and TEAM are all words meaning a group of people gathered together for a common purpose.

PLUNGEModerate
CRASH,CRATER,DROP,TANK

CRASH, CRATER, DROP, and TANK all mean to decline or fall sharply, often used to describe a sudden loss in value, stock prices, or performance.

PARTS OF A SINKTricky
BASIN,DRAIN,FAUCET,STOPPER

BASIN, DRAIN, FAUCET, and STOPPER are all physical parts that make up or are associated with a sink.

EQUESTRIAN GEARDevious
BIT,CROP,HALTER,SADDLE

BIT, CROP, HALTER, and SADDLE are all items of gear used in horse riding and equestrian activities.

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