NYT Connections Hints and Answers for February 20, 2026
The New York Times Connections puzzle continues to challenge word puzzle enthusiasts, and today, February 20, 2026, is no exception. If you’re looking for a little aid to maintain your streak, here are hints and the solutions for puzzle #985.
Hints for Today’s Connections Groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest to the most difficult:
- Yellow Group Hint: For sure.
- Green Group Hint: Wave it or set it on the wall.
- Blue Group Hint: Smoke ’em if you got ’em.
- Purple Group Hint: Sounds like…
Answers for Today’s Connections Groups
Here’s a breakdown of the answers for the February 20, 2026, New York Times Connections puzzle:
Yellow Group: Downright
The four answers in this category are: pure, sheer, stark, and utter.
Green Group: Pennant
The four answers in this category are: banner, colors, flag, and standard.
Blue Group: Cigarette Brands
The four answers in this category are: Camel, Kent, Parliament, and Salem.
Purple Group: Homophones of Ways to Receive Smaller
The four answers in this category are: lesson (lessen), reseed (recede), sync (sink), and wayne (wane).
Connections Bot and Game Statistics
The New York Times offers a Connections Bot to analyze your answers and provide a numeric score. Registered users can likewise track their progress, including puzzles completed, win rate, perfect scores, and win streak. Learn more about tracking your stats here.
More NYT Games
Enjoying Connections? Don’t forget to check out other popular New York Times games, including the Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition, and Strands.
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