Connections Hints: Feb 11, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Feb 11, 2026 (2026-02-11). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1035

Puzzle #1035 · 2026-02-11

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 #1035 for 2026-02-11, 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: ACT LOVESTRUCK, EARNINGS, COMPACT MASS 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.

ACT LOVESTRUCK
EARNINGS
COMPACT MASS
ROLLER ___

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.

ACT LOVESTRUCK

MOON

PINE

SWOON

YEARN

EARNINGS

GAIN

NET

RETURN

YIELD

COMPACT MASS

BLOCK

BRICK

CAKE

PUCK

ROLLER ___

BAG

COASTER

DERBY

RINK

Reveal full answer

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