Issue #602 Sun 2 Feb
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — February 2, 2025
A tidy grid today with a clear split between literal associations and linguistic shifts. The overlaps require a measured pace, but the path forward remains consistent.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Rain on the window, a missed train, and the heavy silence of a room after an argument.
Emotional states
Synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, D, H, S.
DEJECTED
One is BLUE.
BLUE · DOWN · HANGDOG · SORRY
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Green group hints
Watching the park bench from a distance, noting how the wings tuck in and the head snaps toward a crumb.
Zoology and action verbs
Double-meaning words
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters D, G, H, S.
BIRDS THAT ARE VERBS
One is DUCK.
DUCK · GROUSE · HAWK · SWALLOW
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Blue group hints
The theme song starts, the credits roll, and the living room laughter track bleeds into the kitchen.
Pop culture icons
Proper nouns
Members are 7–9 letters; first letters G, M, P.
TV COMEDY FAMILIES
One is GRIFFIN.
GRIFFIN · MUNSTER · PARTRIDGE · PICKLES
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Violet group hints
A handwritten grocery list left on the counter, where one letter precedes the rest of the word.
Word play
Compound words
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters M, P, S.
WORDS AFTER “K”
One is MART.
MART · POP · STREET · SWISS
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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DEJECTEDBLUE · DOWN · HANGDOG · SORRY
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BIRDS THAT ARE VERBSDUCK · GROUSE · HAWK · SWALLOW
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TV COMEDY FAMILIESGRIFFIN · MUNSTER · PARTRIDGE · PICKLES
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WORDS AFTER “K”MART · POP · STREET · SWISS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on February 2, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for February 2, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on February 2, 2025?
NYT Connections on February 2, 2025 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 2, 2025?
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 #602?
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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- 4 groups · 16 words