NYT Pips hints, answers for February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026
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The New York Times' latest game, *Pips*, offers a fresh take on traditional dominoes by introducing color-coded conditions that add strategic depth to gameplay. Released in August 2025, this single-player puzzle game challenges players to match tiles based on specific numerical criteria rather than just matching numbers. While the game currently lacks built-in hints and forces players to restart if they get stuck, *The New York Times* has provided piecemeal answers to help players navigate each difficulty level.
At its core, *Pips* shares similarities with dominoes, where tiles are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. However, the game introduces unique rules tied to color-coded spaces. For instance, a "Number" condition requires all pips in that space to add up to a specific number, while "Equal," "Not Equal," "Less Than," and "Greater Than" conditions impose additional constraints on the tiles within those areas. This adds an extra layer of strategy compared to
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Originally published on Mashable on 2/23/2026