NYT Connections Hints for January 13, 2026 (#990)
Game
SHOULDER
BOWTIE
PARCH
ELBOW
WHEEL
RANKLE
RIBBON
CANE
PRESS
BOW
TOP HAT
CARD
OTOE
MONEYBAG
GIFT WRAP
SHOVE
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Hints by Category
PRESENT GO-WITHS
Back to CategoriesItems commonly associated with gift-giving
BOW
A decorative knot tied with ribbon, often placed on top of a gift.
CARD
A greeting card given along with a present to convey a message.
GIFT WRAP
Decorative paper used to cover a present before giving.
RIBBON
A strip of fabric used to tie around gifts or create decorative bows.
JOSTLE
Back to CategoriesPhysical pushing or bumping actions
ELBOW
To push or nudge someone with one's elbow, often in a crowded space.
PRESS
To push against or squeeze in a tight space.
SHOULDER
To push through using one's shoulder, as in 'shoulder one's way through'.
SHOVE
To push roughly or forcefully.
ACCESSORIES FOR MR. MONOPOLY
Back to CategoriesIconic items associated with the Monopoly board game mascot
BOWTIE
The formal neckwear worn by Mr. Monopoly (also known as Rich Uncle Pennybags).
CANE
The walking stick carried by Mr. Monopoly.
MONEYBAG
The sack of money Mr. Monopoly is often depicted holding.
TOP HAT
The classic formal hat worn by Mr. Monopoly.
PARTS OF THE FOOT PLUS STARTING LETTER
Back to CategoriesWords formed by adding a starting letter to foot-related terms
OTOE
O + TOE (a digit on the foot) = OTOE (a Native American tribe)
PARCH
P + ARCH (the curved part of the foot) = PARCH (to make dry)
RANKLE
R + ANKLE (the joint connecting foot to leg) = RANKLE (to cause persistent irritation)
WHEEL
W + HEEL (the back part of the foot) = WHEEL (a circular object that rotates)