Connections Hints: Feb 1, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 1, 2026 (2026-02-01). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #966
Connections #966 · 2026-02-01
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Group 1
Reveal category
PUBLICIZE
Reveal one tile
BOOST
Reveal all four tiles
PUBLICIZE
- BOOST
- HYPE
- PITCH
- PLUG
Group 2
Reveal category
KINDS OF SHOES
Reveal one tile
CLOG
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF SHOES
- CLOG
- FLAT
- MULE
- WEDGE
Group 3
Reveal category
ANTHEM
Reveal one tile
BANGER
Reveal all four tiles
ANTHEM
- BANGER
- BOP
- HEATER
- JAM
Group 4
Reveal category
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PLUS STARTING LETTER
Reveal one tile
GLUTE
Reveal all four tiles
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PLUS STARTING LETTER
- GLUTE
- MORGAN
- SHARP
- THORN
Reveal full answer
PUBLICIZE
- BOOST
- HYPE
- PITCH
- PLUG
KINDS OF SHOES
- CLOG
- FLAT
- MULE
- WEDGE
ANTHEM
- BANGER
- BOP
- HEATER
- JAM
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PLUS STARTING LETTER
- GLUTE
- MORGAN
- SHARP
- THORN
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