NYT Connections Hints for January 7, 2026 (#996)
Game
STAKE
STAR
WINE
MIRROR
STRIPE
GARLIC
INTEREST
CROSS
SHARE
CIDER
DOUBLE
TROUSERS
CRESCENT
CLONE
CONCERN
RINGER
Hints by Category
DOPPELGÄNGER
Back to CategoriesLook-alike or Duplicate
CLONE
An exact genetic copy of an organism; also used metaphorically for identical copies.
DOUBLE
A person who closely resembles another; a duplicate or counterpart.
MIRROR
Something that reflects or replicates another exactly; often used metaphorically for identical appearance.
RINGER
Slang for someone who looks very similar to another person; often used in 'dead ringer'.
PORTION
Back to CategoriesShare or Stake in Something
CONCERN
A matter of interest or importance; also can mean a business or company.
INTEREST
A share or involvement in a business, property, or activity.
SHARE
A portion of something divided among multiple people; especially in business context.
STAKE
A financial or personal interest in an enterprise or outcome.
COMMON FLAG SYMBOLS
Back to CategoriesSymbols Frequently Found on National Flags
CRESCENT
A curved moon shape, commonly associated with Islamic countries like Turkey and Pakistan.
CROSS
A Christian symbol used on flags of many European countries like the UK, Switzerland, and Scandinavian nations.
STAR
A common symbol representing unity, states, or guidance; found on flags like the USA, China, and Australia.
STRIPE
Horizontal or vertical bands of color; a basic design element in flags like the USA, France, and Russia.
PRESSED USING A PRESS
Back to CategoriesItems Processed or Shaped Using Pressure
CIDER
Apple juice extracted by pressing apples in a cider press.
GARLIC
Often pressed using a garlic press to crush cloves for cooking.
TROUSERS
Pressed with an iron to create sharp creases and remove wrinkles.
WINE
Grapes are pressed to extract juice during winemaking.