Connections Hints: Feb 1, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Feb 1, 2026 (2026-02-01). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1015

Puzzle #1015 · 2026-02-01

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 #1015 for 2026-02-01, 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: PUBLICIZE, KINDS OF SHOES, ANTHEM 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.

PUBLICIZE
KINDS OF SHOES
ANTHEM
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PLUS STARTING LETTER

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.

PUBLICIZE

BOOST

HYPE

PITCH

PLUG

KINDS OF SHOES

CLOG

FLAT

MULE

WEDGE

ANTHEM

BANGER

BOP

HEATER

JAM

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PLUS STARTING LETTER

GLUTE

MORGAN

SHARP

THORN

Reveal full answer

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