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Issue #966 Sun 1 Feb

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — February 1, 2026

Today's grid requires a steady hand to navigate between direct synonyms and more lateral linguistic associations. Expect a few points of friction where common terms pull toward multiple potential groupings.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    PUBLICIZE

    BOOST · HYPE · PITCH · PLUG

  2. Reveal the green group
    KINDS OF SHOES

    CLOG · FLAT · MULE · WEDGE

  3. Reveal the blue group
    ANTHEM

    BANGER · BOP · HEATER · JAM

  4. Reveal the violet group
    MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PLUS STARTING LETTER

    GLUTE · MORGAN · SHARP · THORN

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