NYT Connections Puzzle for January 19, 2026: Hints and Solutions Provided

The New York Times' daily word game, Connections, challenges players to group 16 words into four sets based on hidden themes. The January 19, 2026 puzzle (number 953) features categories related to newness, money, science, and common word pairs. Players select four words per group, with difficulty indicated by color codes. The game includes red herrings and requires careful pattern recognition, with hints and full solutions available to assist solvers.