NYT Connections Hints for January 17, 2026 (#1009)
Game
PLASTER
SLING
HIDE
BLANKET
PELT
SINK
RED
COAT
SKIN
COVER
CAST
INKS
SIMON
HURL
KINS
CAPTURE
Categories
Hints by Category
SPREAD OVER
Back to CategoriesTo cover or apply something over a surface
BLANKET
To cover completely, like a blanket covering a bed.
COAT
To apply a layer over something, like painting or frosting.
COVER
To place something over another thing to conceal or protect it.
PLASTER
To spread a substance (like plaster or posters) over a surface.
THROW
Back to CategoriesTo propel something through the air with force
CAST
To throw something, often with a deliberate motion (like casting a fishing line).
HURL
To throw with great force or violence.
PELT
To throw multiple objects quickly and repeatedly (like pelting with stones).
SLING
To throw with a swinging motion, often using a slingshot or similar device.
ANAGRAMS
Back to CategoriesWords formed by rearranging the same letters
INKS
Writing fluids; anagram of 'skin' and 'sink'.
KINS
Relatives or family members; anagram of 'sink' and 'skin'.
SINK
To descend or go below the surface; anagram of 'skin' and 'inks'.
SKIN
The outer covering of the body; anagram of 'sink' and 'kins'.
FIRST WORDS OF KIDS' GAMES
Back to CategoriesOpening words or phrases from classic children's games
CAPTURE
From 'Capture the Flag' - a team-based outdoor game.
HIDE
From 'Hide and Seek' - a classic seeking game where players hide.
RED
From 'Red Light, Green Light' - a movement and reaction game.
SIMON
From 'Simon Says' - a listening and imitation game.