NYT Connections Hints for January 31, 2026 (#1023)
Game
DRESS
WISHBONE
ROLLER
BALL
SHOWER
STETHOSCOPE
BRUSH
MIXER
SLINGSHOT
SPRAY CAN
RECEPTION
COMPUTER KEY
FLUCTUATION
TUNING FORK
WORK PERIOD
PALETTE KNIFE
Hints by Category
KINDS OF PARTIES
Back to CategoriesTypes of Social Gatherings or Celebrations
BALL
A formal dance party, often with elaborate decorations and formal attire.
MIXER
A social event designed to help people meet and mingle, often in professional or academic settings.
RECEPTION
A formal party held after a ceremony (like a wedding) or to welcome guests.
SHOWER
A party where gifts are given to someone celebrating a life event (like a baby shower or bridal shower).
WAYS TO APPLY PAINT
Back to CategoriesTools and Methods for Painting
BRUSH
A tool with bristles used to apply paint in strokes.
PALETTE KNIFE
A flat, flexible blade used to mix or apply paint, often creating textured effects.
ROLLER
A cylindrical tool with a absorbent cover used to quickly apply paint to large, flat surfaces.
SPRAY CAN
A pressurized can that dispenses paint as a fine mist, used for even coverage or graffiti.
Y-SHAPED THINGS
Back to CategoriesObjects with a Y-shaped or forked structure
SLINGSHOT
A Y-shaped handheld device used to launch projectiles with elastic bands.
STETHOSCOPE
A medical instrument with Y-shaped tubing used to listen to internal body sounds.
TUNING FORK
A metal instrument with two prongs forming a Y-shape, used to produce a specific musical pitch.
WISHBONE
The forked bone from a bird's breast, often pulled apart in a tradition where the person with the longer piece makes a wish.
WHAT "SHIFT" MIGHT REFER TO
Back to CategoriesDifferent Meanings or Contexts of the Word 'Shift'
COMPUTER KEY
The 'Shift' key on a keyboard, used to type capital letters or access secondary symbols.
DRESS
A simple, loose-fitting dress, often worn as an undergarment or casual wear.
FLUCTUATION
A change or variation in something, like a shift in prices, opinions, or conditions.
WORK PERIOD
A scheduled block of time for work, such as a night shift or day shift.