Issue #260 Mon 26 Feb
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — February 26, 2024
A grid of steady, interlocking parts. Today requires careful sorting of four distinct quadrants, each demanding a different mode of attention.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The rim of a glass, a squeeze of citrus, the mineral tang left on the tongue after a long swim.
Sensory perception
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, S.
BASIC TASTES
One is BITTER.
BITTER · SALTY · SOUR · SWEET
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Stepping into a room where you know you are unwelcome, or standing your ground when the outcome is uncertain.
Interpersonal dynamics
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters B, C, F, M.
STAND UP TO, AS A CHALLENGE
One is BRAVE.
BRAVE · CONFRONT · FACE · MEET
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The way a shelf is organized by size, or finding the specific bolt that fits the loose hinge.
Taxonomy
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters K, S, T, V.
ILK
One is KIND.
KIND · SORT · TYPE · VARIETY
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A gallery wall where the frames are heavy, gilded, and hung in a precise, historical sequence.
Art history
Common word roots
Members are 6–10 letters; first letters E, M, R, S.
ART MOVEMENTS, WITH -ISM
One is EXPRESSION.
EXPRESSION · MANNER · ROMANTIC · SURREAL
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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BASIC TASTESBITTER · SALTY · SOUR · SWEET
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STAND UP TO, AS A CHALLENGEBRAVE · CONFRONT · FACE · MEET
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ILKKIND · SORT · TYPE · VARIETY
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ART MOVEMENTS, WITH -ISMEXPRESSION · MANNER · ROMANTIC · SURREAL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on February 26, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for February 26, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on February 26, 2024?
NYT Connections on February 26, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on February 26, 2024?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #260?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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