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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is kind of tough, although some of the categories are fun themes. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: No hard work required.
Green group hint: Not the sun, but…
Blue group hint: There’s also a dog and a car.
Purple group hint: Be nimble.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Quick fix.
Green group: Associated with the moon.
Blue group: Original Monopoly tokens.
Purple group: What “Jack” might refer to.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 20, 2026.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is quick fix. The four answers are easy answer, magic wand, panacea and silver bullet.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is associated with the moon. The four answers are eclipse, green cheese, tide and werewolf.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is original Monopoly tokens. The four answers are boot, iron, thimble and top hat.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is what “Jack” might refer to. The four answers are cheese, donkey, playing card and socket.
