NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Friday, January 2, 2026

Spoilers ahead! We’ve warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you’ve completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today’s NYT ‘Connections’ hints and answers for #936 on Friday, January 2, 2026.

If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Thursday’s puzzle, you’re not alone, and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I’ll reveal the answers further down.

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Hints About Today’s NYT Connections Categories on Friday, January 2

1. Get me a pen.
2. Hokey.
3. This is a level to meet.
4. Garden produce, with a twist.

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Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).

Today’s Connections Game Answers for Friday, January 2:

1. WRITE: JOT, LOG, NOTE, RECORD
2. SHTICK: BIT, GAG, NUMBER, ROUTINE
3. BENCHMARK: BAR, EXAMPLE, METRIC, STANDARD
4. VEGETABLES MINUS STARTING LETTER: ALE, EEK, HIVE, QUASH

How’d you do?

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