NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 21, 2026
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February 21, 2026
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The New York Times Connections word game continues to captivate players with its daily puzzle challenges. The game tasks players with grouping 16 words into four categories based on a common thread, requiring creativity and attention to detail. Today’s puzzle, #986, offers hints to guide players through the process while maintaining the game's popular appeal. Categories include "Experience," "Attendance status," "Commentary about your Connections results," and "Car brands plus two letters." Players can rearrange words on the board to find connections more easily, with each group color-coded by difficulty: yellow (easiest), green, blue
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Originally published on Mashable on 2/21/2026