NYT Connections #962: Hints and Solutions for January 28, 2026


Today's NYT Strands is live for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (Puzzle #696).










Today's NYT Mini Crossword is live, and Tuesday's grid brings a balanced mix of geography, wordplay, and pop culture.

GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026

Apple smart glasses are coming in late 2026

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: July 2026 release, 200MP camera, 5,000mAh battery, dual UTG display with 20% less crease

Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1682, and this Monday challenge delivers a common five-letter word with straightforward letter patterns that rewards strategic elimination.

The Monday edition of NYT Connections arrives with puzzle #960, serving up a grid that rewards Hollywood knowledge and linguistic dexterity.


Today's NYT Mini Crossword is live, and Tuesday's grid brings a balanced mix of geography, wordplay, and pop culture.

GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026

Apple smart glasses are coming in late 2026

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: July 2026 release, 200MP camera, 5,000mAh battery, dual UTG display with 20% less crease

Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1682, and this Monday challenge delivers a common five-letter word with straightforward letter patterns that rewards strategic elimination.

The Monday edition of NYT Connections arrives with puzzle #960, serving up a grid that rewards Hollywood knowledge and linguistic dexterity.

Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1681, and this Sunday challenge delivers a straightforward verb with a common letter pattern that rewards systematic elimination.

The Sunday edition of NYT Connections arrives with puzzle #959, serving up a grid that rewards workplace vocabulary, tech literacy, and linguistic pattern recognition.

Today's NYT Strands is live for Sunday, January 25, 2026 (Puzzle #693).

Get Google's AI features like Circle to Search and Gemini on Samsung's new $200 budget-friendly Galaxy A17 5G phone.

Microsoft provided FBI with BitLocker keys from cloud backups to decrypt laptops in a Guam fraud case, revealing a legal access point for encryption.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword is live, and Sunday's grid brings a clever mix of Scrabble trivia and spy lingo.

Updated January 24, 2026: New research confirms Apple's split launch strategy for iPhone 18, with Pro models and iPhone Fold expected in September 2026, while standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will fo

Updated January 24, 2026: Samsung's Galaxy S26 series will be available for pre-order between February 26 and March 4, according to reliable leaker Ice Universe

Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1680, and this Saturday challenge serves up a deceptive five-letter noun with a double consonant that could trap unwary solvers.

The Saturday edition of NYT Connections arrives with puzzle #958, serving up a grid that rewards fashion knowledge, sports expertise, and lateral thinking.

Today's NYT Strands is live for Saturday, January 24, 2026 (Puzzle #692).

Today's NYT Mini Crossword is live, and Saturday's grid brings a 7×7 challenge with pop culture nods and clever wordplay.

Apple's 2027 anniversary iPhone will feature a dramatically smaller Dynamic Island, marking a key step toward a future all-screen design.

Apple's iOS 26.4 update integrates Google Gemini to power a more personalized and context-aware Siri, alongside new emoji and productivity features.

Extend your Android phone's life by repurposing it as a secure offline backup drive or a dedicated smart home controller.

Apple may diversify its chip supply by having Intel manufacture iPhone processors starting in 2028, reducing reliance on TSMC.

Discover four overlooked Google Photos habits to boost productivity and create AI memes with the new Me Meme feature.

Samsung Securities posts a 12% net income rise to 1.01 trillion won, as key Samsung Group subsidiaries also report strong quarterly and annual profits.

UK consumers may be owed compensation in a class action alleging hidden Apple Pay fees increased banking costs for millions.

Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1679, and this Friday challenge serves up a familiar title that rewards standard openers but could trap players with its vowel placement.

The Friday edition of NYT Connections arrives with puzzle #957, serving up a grid that rewards measurement knowledge and wordplay prowess.

Save $166 on Polk Audio's premium in-wall speakers, now $799.96 for a limited time ideal for home theater or whole-house audio installations.















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