Welcome to the Hashtechwave hub for NYT Connections. Whether you are stuck on today’s tricky Purple group or just looking to keep your streak alive, we have you covered.
Below you will find our latest daily guides, a complete archive of past solutions, and tips to master the game. You can also try our Today’s Strands Answers and the latest Wordle guide to keep the momentum going.
Today’s NYT Connections Puzzle
Click the link below to view the hints and answers for the current puzzle:
Click Here for Feb 15, 2026 (Puzzle #980) Hints & Answers
Today’s puzzle revolves around:
- Words meaning an increase
- Raised shapes or protrusions
- Famous Tom Hanks characters
- Words that commonly come before “Mint”
Past Connections Archive (February 2026)
Missed a day? Looking for previous solutions? Browse our recent archives below:
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What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a daily word game from The New York Times where players must group 16 words into four categories of four. The categories are color-coded by difficulty:
- 🟨 Yellow: Easiest (often synonyms or clear categories).
- 🟩 Green: Medium difficulty.
- 🟦 Blue: Harder (often trivia or specific knowledge).
- 🟪 Purple: Hardest (often involves wordplay, fill-in-the-blank, or lateral thinking).
How to Play
- The Goal: Sort the 16 words into four groups of four.
- The Groups: Each group shares a common theme.
- The Difficulty: Categories are color-coded: Yellow (Easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (Hardest).
- Mistakes: You have 4 chances. If you make 4 mistakes, the game reveals the answers.
If you want more help then check out the detailed guide on how to play NYT Connections.
FAQs – NYT Connections
What is hardest group in today’s NYT Connections?
The Purple category is consistently the trickiest. The connection is rarely obvious and often relies on “fill-in-the-blank” phrases (like today’s “Words before Mint”) or complex wordplay.
How many mistakes do you get in NYT Connections?
You are allowed up to four incorrect guesses. After the fourth mistake, the puzzle locks and shows you the correct groups.
Where can I play NYT Connections?
You can play directly on the NYT Games website or in the official mobile app.
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