Connections Hints: Feb 3, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Feb 3, 2026 (2026-02-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1020

Puzzle #1020 · 2026-02-03

Step through today’s Connections hints

Start with broad themes, then reveal more detail about the groups and tiles only when you need it. The final button shows today's full group breakdown.

Puzzle reference: Connections #1020 for 2026-02-03, edition main, with a standard four-group board. Spoiler categories and tiles stay collapsed until you open the hint layers below.

Hint 1 – overall theme

There are 4 groups in today’s puzzle.

Themes include: CUT INTO PIECES, PROVIDE WITH A PLACE TO STAY, KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS and 1 more.

Hint 2 – group titles

Here are the category names for each group. Try matching the tiles in the official game to these themes before you reveal any tiles.

CUT INTO PIECES
PROVIDE WITH A PLACE TO STAY
KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS
MEMORY ___

Hint 3 – group tiles

Reveal the tiles for each group. If you only want a partial nudge, stop after reading one or two groups and go back to the official puzzle.

CUT INTO PIECES

CUBE

DICE

HASH

MINCE

PROVIDE WITH A PLACE TO STAY

BOARD

HOUSE

LODGE

QUARTER

KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS

IRON

PUTTER

WEDGE

WOOD

MEMORY ___

CARD

FOAM

HOLE

LANE

Reveal full answer

This is the full breakdown of today's Connections puzzle: group titles and all tiles, grouped together.