What is the NYT Connections answer for January 15, 2024?

The NYT Connections answer for January 15, 2024 includes 4 groups: LIST OF CANDIDATES, PROTECTIVE BARRIER, MEDICINE FORMATS, PEA ___.

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NYT Connections presents 16 words that you must group into 4 categories of 4 words each. Find the common thread between words to solve each group.

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January 15, 2024

SOUP

SLATE

CREAM

PAD

SYRUP

SHIELD

POD

TICKET

BALLOT

TABLET

COAT

CUSHION

CAPSULE

GREEN

BUFFER

ROSTER

LIST OF CANDIDATES

BALLOT, ROSTER, SLATE, TICKET

PROTECTIVE BARRIER

BUFFER, CUSHION, PAD, SHIELD

MEDICINE FORMATS

CAPSULE, CREAM, SYRUP, TABLET

PEA ___

COAT, GREEN, POD, SOUP