NYT Connections Hints for January 12, 2026 (#1000)
Game
HANDSHAKE
COMPACT
ARMCHAIR
EXPERT
CONSOLE
HEADQUARTER
NOVICE
FOOTSTOOL
UNDERSTANDING
PUMPERNICKEL
PROFICIENT
AGREEMENT
CEFTAZIDIME
INTERMEDIATE
BOOKCASE
MONEYPENNY
Hints by Category
LIVING ROOM FURNITURE
Back to CategoriesFurniture typically found in a living room
ARMCHAIR
A comfortable, upholstered chair with side supports for the arms.
BOOKCASE
A piece of furniture with shelves for storing books.
CONSOLE
A table designed to stand against a wall, often used for decorative items or electronics.
FOOTSTOOL
A low stool used to rest one's feet on while sitting.
EXPERIENCE LEVELS
Back to CategoriesTerms describing different levels of skill or expertise
EXPERT
A person with comprehensive and authoritative knowledge or skill in a particular area.
INTERMEDIATE
Having some knowledge or skill but not yet advanced; between beginner and expert.
NOVICE
A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; beginner.
PROFICIENT
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having a high degree of competence.
PROMISE
Back to CategoriesWords related to agreements or commitments
AGREEMENT
A negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement between parties.
COMPACT
A formal agreement or contract between parties.
HANDSHAKE
A gesture of agreement or greeting that symbolizes a deal or promise.
UNDERSTANDING
An informal agreement or mutual arrangement between parties.
ENDING IN U.S. COINS
Back to CategoriesWords that end with the names of U.S. coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter)
CEFTAZIDIME
An antibiotic medication ending with 'dime' (like the U.S. coin).
HEADQUARTER
A word ending with 'quarter' (like the U.S. coin).
MONEYPENNY
A surname (famous from James Bond) ending with 'penny' (like the U.S. coin).
PUMPERNICKEL
A type of dark rye bread ending with 'nickel' (like the U.S. coin).