NYT Connections Answers & Hints – Jan 26, 2026

February 3, 2026 Rachel Kim – Technology Editor Technology

Here are the answers to today’s NYT Connections puzzle (January 26, 2026):

* Yellow: EXPLOIT
* green: DAUNT
* Blue: Iconic actresses (likely referring to names like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, etc.)
* Purple: Mammals minus last letter (e.g.,Bear becomes Bea,Lion becomes Li)