NYT Connections Hints for January 21, 2026 (#1014)
Game
THROW
CRIB
COPY
NEWSPAPER
PIRATE
CAVE
BOTTLE
MOBILE
BLANKET
CAN
LIFT
SIGNAL
SHAM
SUIT
CARDBOARD BOX
SHEET
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Hints by Category
ITEMS TO RECYCLE
Back to CategoriesCommon Recyclable Materials
BOTTLE
A container, typically made of glass or plastic, that can be recycled.
CAN
A metal container, often aluminum or steel, used for beverages or food, which is recyclable.
CARDBOARD BOX
A container made of thick paper material that can be recycled.
NEWSPAPER
Printed paper periodical that can be recycled as paper waste.
BEDDING
Back to CategoriesBed Linens and Coverings
BLANKET
A warm covering for a bed, typically made of wool or synthetic material.
SHAM
A decorative pillow cover, often used on top of bed pillows for aesthetic purposes.
SHEET
A piece of fabric used as a bed covering, placed directly on the mattress.
THROW
A small blanket or cover, often used decoratively on a bed or sofa.
PLAGIARIZE
Back to CategoriesSynonyms for Copying or Stealing Others' Work
COPY
To reproduce someone else's work without permission.
CRIB
To copy or plagiarize, often used informally.
LIFT
To take and use someone else's ideas or work without acknowledgment.
PIRATE
To illegally copy or distribute someone else's work, especially in digital contexts.
BATMAN'S "BAT" THINGS
Back to CategoriesIconic Elements Associated with Batman
CAVE
Batcave, Batman's secret underground headquarters.
MOBILE
Batmobile, Batman's high-tech vehicle.
SIGNAL
Bat-Signal, a searchlight projection used to summon Batman.
SUIT
Batsuit, Batman's protective costume and armor.