Connections Hints: Feb 14, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 14, 2026 (2026-02-14). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #979
Connections #979 · 2026-02-14
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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
UPTICK
Reveal one tile
HIKE
Reveal all four tiles
UPTICK
- HIKE
- JUMP
- RISE
- SPIKE
Group 2
Reveal category
PROTUBERANCE
Reveal one tile
BUMP
Reveal all four tiles
PROTUBERANCE
- BUMP
- HUMP
- LUMP
- MOUND
Group 3
Reveal category
TOM HANKS ROLES
Reveal one tile
GUMP
Reveal all four tiles
TOM HANKS ROLES
- GUMP
- PHILLIPS
- SULLY
- WOODY
Group 4
Reveal category
WORDS BEFORE "MINT"
Reveal one tile
BREATH
Reveal all four tiles
WORDS BEFORE "MINT"
- BREATH
- JUNIOR
- PEPPER
- SPEAR
Reveal full answer
UPTICK
- HIKE
- JUMP
- RISE
- SPIKE
PROTUBERANCE
- BUMP
- HUMP
- LUMP
- MOUND
TOM HANKS ROLES
- GUMP
- PHILLIPS
- SULLY
- WOODY
WORDS BEFORE "MINT"
- BREATH
- JUNIOR
- PEPPER
- SPEAR
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