Connections Hints: Feb 8, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Feb 8, 2026 (2026-02-08). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1030

Puzzle #1030 · 2026-02-08

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 #1030 for 2026-02-08, 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: SUPPRESS, SAME OLD STUFF, FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD 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.

SUPPRESS
SAME OLD STUFF
FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD
WORDS AFTER "TWO"

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.

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

Reveal full answer

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