Connections Hints: Feb 17, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 17, 2026 (2026-02-17). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #982
Connections #982 · 2026-02-17
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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
ZOOM
Reveal one tile
DART
Reveal all four tiles
ZOOM
- DART
- FLASH
- SPEED
- ZIP
Group 2
Reveal category
SAUCES IN CHINESE CUISINE
Reveal one tile
HOISIN
Reveal all four tiles
SAUCES IN CHINESE CUISINE
- HOISIN
- OYSTER
- PLUM
- SOY
Group 3
Reveal category
RIFFLE (THROUGH)
Reveal one tile
FLIP
Reveal all four tiles
RIFFLE (THROUGH)
- FLIP
- LEAF
- SKIM
- THUMB
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "DUD"
Reveal one tile
BOMBAY
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "DUD"
- BOMBAY
- BUSTLE
- FLOPPY
- MISSUS
Reveal full answer
ZOOM
- DART
- FLASH
- SPEED
- ZIP
SAUCES IN CHINESE CUISINE
- HOISIN
- OYSTER
- PLUM
- SOY
RIFFLE (THROUGH)
- FLIP
- LEAF
- SKIM
- THUMB
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "DUD"
- BOMBAY
- BUSTLE
- FLOPPY
- MISSUS
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