HINTS FOR NYT CONNECTIONS : JANUARY 5 UNRAVELED

The latest/newest/recent round of NYT Connections presented a unique challenge/puzzle/test on January 5th/the fifth of January/Jannuary 5th, leaving many solvers pondering the clues. Some/Many/A few of the connections were particularly cryptic/obscure/difficult to decipher, requiring a keen eye for detail and a bit of/a whole lot of/lots of lateral