Connections Hints: Feb 24, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Feb 24, 2026 (2026-02-24). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1066

Puzzle #1066 · 2026-02-24

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 #1066 for 2026-02-24, 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: CALCIUM-BASED STRUCTURES, SYMBOLS OF SCOTLAND, FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHTS 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.

CALCIUM-BASED STRUCTURES
SYMBOLS OF SCOTLAND
FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHTS
___ BEAM

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.

CALCIUM-BASED STRUCTURES

BONES

CORAL

SHELLS

TEETH

SYMBOLS OF SCOTLAND

BAGPIPES

SCOTTIE

TARTAN

THISTLE

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHTS

CHEKHOV

COWARD

MILLER

SHAW

___ BEAM

BALANCE

JIM

LASER

TRACTOR

Reveal full answer

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