Connections Hints: Feb 8, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #973
Connections #973 · 2026-02-08
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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
SUPPRESS
Reveal one tile
GAG
Reveal all four tiles
SUPPRESS
- GAG
- INHIBIT
- MUZZLE
- SILENCE
Group 2
Reveal category
SAME OLD STUFF
Reveal one tile
DRILL
Reveal all four tiles
SAME OLD STUFF
- DRILL
- GRIND
- HABIT
- ROUTINE
Group 3
Reveal category
FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD
Reveal one tile
LENGTH
Reveal all four tiles
FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD
- LENGTH
- NUMBER
- SYMBOL
- UPPERCASE
Group 4
Reveal category
WORDS AFTER "TWO"
Reveal one tile
BIT
Reveal all four tiles
WORDS AFTER "TWO"
- BIT
- CENTS
- FACED
- TIMER
Reveal full answer
SUPPRESS
- GAG
- INHIBIT
- MUZZLE
- SILENCE
SAME OLD STUFF
- DRILL
- GRIND
- HABIT
- ROUTINE
FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD
- LENGTH
- NUMBER
- SYMBOL
- UPPERCASE
WORDS AFTER "TWO"
- BIT
- CENTS
- FACED
- TIMER
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