Connections Hints: Feb 11, 2026

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Meta: Puzzle #976

Connections #976 · 2026-02-11

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Group 1

Reveal category

ACT LOVESTRUCK

Reveal one tile

MOON

Reveal all four tiles

ACT LOVESTRUCK

  • MOON
  • PINE
  • SWOON
  • YEARN

Group 2

Reveal category

EARNINGS

Reveal one tile

GAIN

Reveal all four tiles

EARNINGS

  • GAIN
  • NET
  • RETURN
  • YIELD

Group 3

Reveal category

COMPACT MASS

Reveal one tile

BLOCK

Reveal all four tiles

COMPACT MASS

  • BLOCK
  • BRICK
  • CAKE
  • PUCK

Group 4

Reveal category

ROLLER ___

Reveal one tile

BAG

Reveal all four tiles

ROLLER ___

  • BAG
  • COASTER
  • DERBY
  • RINK
Reveal full answer

ACT LOVESTRUCK

  • MOON
  • PINE
  • SWOON
  • YEARN

EARNINGS

  • GAIN
  • NET
  • RETURN
  • YIELD

COMPACT MASS

  • BLOCK
  • BRICK
  • CAKE
  • PUCK

ROLLER ___

  • BAG
  • COASTER
  • DERBY
  • RINK

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