NYT Connections Hints for January 30, 2026 (#1021)
Game
MINUTE
TAPE
AREA
COMPACT
POCKET
COMB
POKER
STICKER
PATCH
BAND-AID
NAIL FILE
LINT ROLLER
UPPER
CLUSTER
HELPING
TWEEZERS
Hints by Category
REGION
Back to CategoriesGeographical or Spatial Areas
AREA
A particular geographic region or space.
CLUSTER
A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.
PATCH
A small area or piece of ground, often with specific characteristics.
POCKET
A small, isolated area or group, often used in phrases like 'pocket of resistance'.
GROOMING ITEMS
Back to CategoriesPersonal Care Tools
COMB
A tool with teeth used to arrange or clean hair.
COMPACT
A small case containing a mirror and face powder, often with a puff.
NAIL FILE
A tool used to shape and smooth the edges of fingernails or toenails.
TWEEZERS
A small tool used for plucking or picking up small objects, often hairs or splinters.
THINGS WITH ADHESIVE SURFACES
Back to CategoriesItems That Stick or Adhere
BAND-AID
A brand of adhesive bandage used to cover small wounds.
LINT ROLLER
A roll of adhesive tape on a handle used to remove lint, hair, or debris from fabric.
STICKER
A piece of paper or plastic with an adhesive back, often decorative or informative.
TAPE
A strip of material (like plastic or cloth) coated with adhesive on one side, used for binding or attaching.
___ HAND
Back to CategoriesPhrases Containing 'Hand'
HELPING
As in 'helping hand,' meaning assistance or support.
MINUTE
As in 'minute hand,' the longer hand on a clock or watch that indicates minutes.
POKER
As in 'poker hand,' the set of cards held by a player in the game of poker.
UPPER
As in 'upper hand,' meaning an advantage or dominant position in a situation.