NYT Connection 25th Feb
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NYT Connections Hints and Answers for February 11, 2026 (#976)

NYT Connections

Daily-style guide with fresh hints, a tap-to-select practice grid, and the full solution revealed at the end.

Today’s vibe

Puzzle #976 mixes four very different lanes: a burst of romantic intensity, a cluster of money words, a set of compact physical things, and a sneaky “word that pairs with a spinner” theme. If you felt close but not quite, the last category is probably why.

Fresh hints (no answers)

Yellow: Over-the-top affection — think “heart-eyes” behavior, not calm romance.

Green: Terms that show up when you talk about returns, profits, and what you’ve earned.

Blue: Small, dense items — solid, compact, and easy to hold.

Purple: Add the same “spinning” word in front of each to make a familiar phrase.

Practice mode (tap to select, not typing)

Tap up to four words, then check. This is a practice helper — it won’t auto-solve, but it makes grouping easier on mobile.

Select 4 words to test a group.
Tap to reveal today’s categories + answers

Categories

YELLOW: ACT LOVESTRUCK GREEN: EARNINGS BLUE: COMPACT MASS PURPLE: ROLLER _____

Answers

YELLOW — ACT LOVESTRUCK: MOON, PINE, SWOON, YEARN

GREEN — EARNINGS: GAIN, NET, RETURN, YIELD

BLUE — COMPACT MASS: BLOCK, BRICK, CAKE, PUCK

PURPLE — ROLLER _____: BAG, COASTER, DERBY, RINK

You can play the official puzzle on the New York Times Games page: NYT Connections.

Come back tomorrow for the next puzzle’s hints and answers.

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