New York Times Connections puzzle #984 for February 19, 2026 delivers a balanced grid: a straightforward seasonal cluster, a functional household grouping, a pop-culture reference, and a sound-driven wordplay set that may test even seasoned players.
Like markets rotating between sectors, today’s board shifts from obvious consumer themes to niche linguistic nuance. Early identification of the broad category can create momentum before the trickier phonetic grouping reshuffles expectations.
Today’s Hints
Yellow group: Think seasonal preparation — items associated with a spring holiday tradition.
Green group: Tools positioned near a source of heat inside the home.
Blue group: Cultural touchstones tied to an iconic 1977 film centered on nightlife and dance.
Purple group: Say these aloud. Each sounds like a culinary method.
Connections Practice
Tap four words, then press Check Group. Correct groups disappear from the grid as you solve.
Tap to Reveal Today’s Connections Answers
Yellow — Easter supplies
Basket, Dye, Eggs, Peeps
Green — Fireplace accessories
Bellows, Poker, Shovel, Tongs
Blue — Elements of “Saturday Night Fever”
Disco, John Travolta, Platform shoes, Polyester suit
Purple — Homophones of ways to cook something
Boyle (boil), Brays (braise), Seer (sear), Stu (stew)
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