NYT Connections Hints for January 6, 2026 (#1003)
Game
PARTY
BOAT
QUARTERS
QUADS
CLEAR
BALLOON
FLUSH
STUFFED
RICH
PACK
PAD
DEEP
FLAT
FULL
STRAIGHT
DIGS
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APARTMENT
Back to CategoriesTerms for Living Spaces or Accommodations
DIGS
Informal British term for living quarters or accommodations.
FLAT
British term for an apartment, typically a self-contained housing unit.
PAD
Slang term for one's home or apartment, often implying a comfortable or stylish place.
QUARTERS
Formal term for living accommodations, often used in military or institutional contexts.
SONOROUS
Back to CategoriesDescribing Rich, Full, or Resonant Sounds
CLEAR
Describes a sound that is easily heard and distinct, without distortion.
DEEP
Refers to a low-pitched, resonant sound with substantial bass tones.
FULL
Describes a sound that is rich, complete, and well-rounded in tone.
RICH
Indicates a sound with depth, complexity, and pleasing harmonic qualities.
POKER HANDS, FAMILIARLY
Back to CategoriesNicknames for Poker Hand Combinations
BOAT
Short for 'full house' - three of a kind plus a pair.
FLUSH
Five cards all of the same suit.
STRAIGHT
Five consecutive cards of mixed suits.
QUADS
Slang for 'four of a kind' - four cards of the same rank.
___ ANIMAL
Back to CategoriesCompound Phrases with 'Animal'
BALLOON
'Balloon animal' - a sculpture made by twisting inflated balloons into animal shapes.
PACK
'Pack animal' - an animal used to carry loads, such as a mule or donkey.
PARTY
'Party animal' - someone who enjoys social gatherings and parties enthusiastically.
STUFFED
'Stuffed animal' - a toy animal filled with soft material, also called a plush toy.