NYT Connections Puzzles for January 19 and 20 Challenge Players with Themed Word Groupings

The New York Times' daily word game Connections challenges players to sort 16 words into four groups based on hidden themes. Puzzle 953 (January 19) and puzzle 954 (January 20) featured a mix of straightforward and tricky categories, including themes related to nature, landmarks, and wordplay. Players have four attempts to find correct groupings, with difficulty levels indicated by color. The puzzles reward lateral thinking and careful analysis to avoid misleading word associations.