Connections Hints: Feb 20, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 20, 2026 (2026-02-20). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #985
Connections #985 · 2026-02-20
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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
QUICK FIX
Reveal one tile
EASY ANSWER
Reveal all four tiles
QUICK FIX
- EASY ANSWER
- MAGIC WAND
- PANACEA
- SILVER BULLET
Group 2
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH THE MOON
Reveal one tile
ECLIPSE
Reveal all four tiles
ASSOCIATED WITH THE MOON
- ECLIPSE
- GREEN CHEESE
- TIDE
- WEREWOLF
Group 3
Reveal category
ORIGINAL MONOPOLY TOKENS
Reveal one tile
BOOT
Reveal all four tiles
ORIGINAL MONOPOLY TOKENS
- BOOT
- IRON
- THIMBLE
- TOP HAT
Group 4
Reveal category
WHAT "JACK" MIGHT REFER TO
Reveal one tile
CHEESE
Reveal all four tiles
WHAT "JACK" MIGHT REFER TO
- CHEESE
- DONKEY
- PLAYING CARD
- SOCKET
Reveal full answer
QUICK FIX
- EASY ANSWER
- MAGIC WAND
- PANACEA
- SILVER BULLET
ASSOCIATED WITH THE MOON
- ECLIPSE
- GREEN CHEESE
- TIDE
- WEREWOLF
ORIGINAL MONOPOLY TOKENS
- BOOT
- IRON
- THIMBLE
- TOP HAT
WHAT "JACK" MIGHT REFER TO
- CHEESE
- DONKEY
- PLAYING CARD
- SOCKET
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