Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

Thankfully, my job here is revealing the answers to Connections, not explaining Connections categories. The other colors were much easier, especially INGREDIENTS IN AN OLD FASHIONED, as BITTERS are not used for much else.

I f you’re looking for the Connections answer for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four catego