NYT Connections hints and answers for January 26, 2026

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The New York Times Connections game on January 26, 2026, featured four categories: exploit, daunt, iconic actresses, and mammals minus last letter. The "exploit" category included DRAIN, FLEECE, MILK, and SQUEEZE. The "daunt" category consisted of BUFFALO, COW, RATTLE, and RUFFLE. The "iconic actresses" group was comprised of CLOSE, FIELD, FOSTER, and WEAVER. The "mammals minus last letter" category contained BADGE, GOA, MOOS, and RABBI.


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