The New York Times’ daily word puzzle, Connections, is back for Friday, January 9, and today’s challenge was a clever one.

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a ...

This story was originally published by Parade on Jan 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the Life section. Add Parade as a ...

WARNING: THERE ARE CONNECTIONS SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT THE JANUARY 9, 2026 NYT CONNECTIONS ...

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Friday, January 9, 2026, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “For cubs fans.” ...