Connections Hints: Feb 6, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 6, 2026 (2026-02-06). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #971
Connections #971 · 2026-02-06
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
ITEMS AT A COFFEE STATION
Reveal one tile
CUP
Reveal all four tiles
ITEMS AT A COFFEE STATION
- CUP
- LID
- STIRRER
- STRAW
Group 2
Reveal category
THINGS WITH STRIPES
Reveal one tile
CANDY CANE
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS WITH STRIPES
- CANDY CANE
- CROSSWALK
- REFEREE
- TIGER
Group 3
Reveal category
WORDS BEFORE "FLY" IN INSECT NAMES
Reveal one tile
BUTTER
Reveal all four tiles
WORDS BEFORE "FLY" IN INSECT NAMES
- BUTTER
- DRAGON
- FIRE
- HORSE
Group 4
Reveal category
HOMOPHONES OF GREETINGS
Reveal one tile
CHOW
Reveal all four tiles
HOMOPHONES OF GREETINGS
- CHOW
- HAY
- HIGH
- YEOH
Reveal full answer
ITEMS AT A COFFEE STATION
- CUP
- LID
- STIRRER
- STRAW
THINGS WITH STRIPES
- CANDY CANE
- CROSSWALK
- REFEREE
- TIGER
WORDS BEFORE "FLY" IN INSECT NAMES
- BUTTER
- DRAGON
- FIRE
- HORSE
HOMOPHONES OF GREETINGS
- CHOW
- HAY
- HIGH
- YEOH
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