NYT Connections Hints for January 8, 2026 (#1002)
Game
SCISSORS
GOOSEBUMP
HEATHERS
CLOTHESPIN
JAYWALK
SEESAW
DOVETAIL
CHILL
CROWBAR
AEROPLANE
SHIVER
SPEED
LITTER
TINGLE
MARSALA
LOITER
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BIT OF A RESPONSE TO STRONG EMOTIONS
Back to CategoriesPhysical reactions to intense feelings
CHILL
A sudden feeling of coldness or shivering, often from fear or excitement.
GOOSEBUMP
Small bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or strong emotions.
SHIVER
To tremble slightly from cold, fear, or excitement.
TINGLE
A slight prickling or stinging sensation, often from excitement or anticipation.
BREAK THE RULES
Back to CategoriesCommon minor violations or infractions
JAYWALK
To cross a street illegally or outside designated crosswalks.
LITTER
To improperly dispose of trash in public spaces.
LOITER
To stand or wait around idly in a public place, often prohibited.
SPEED
To drive faster than the legal speed limit.
FIRST-CLASS LEVERS
Back to CategoriesSimple machines with fulcrum between effort and load
CLOTHESPIN
A lever where the pivot is between the force and the load.
CROWBAR
A classic example of a first-class lever used for prying.
SCISSORS
Two first-class levers working together to cut materials.
SEESAW
A playground example where the fulcrum is in the middle.
STARTING WITH CANDY BARS
Back to CategoriesWords that begin with names of popular candy bars
AEROPLANE
Starts with 'Aero' (Aero chocolate bar).
DOVETAIL
Starts with 'Dove' (Dove chocolate bar).
HEATHERS
Starts with 'Heath' (Heath bar).
MARSALA
Starts with 'Mars' (Mars chocolate bar).