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Issue #974 Mon 9 Feb

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — February 9, 2026

A steady rhythm to the grid today. Expect clean lines and a few moments of pause as you navigate the intersections.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    USED IN WEAVING

    LOOM · NEEDLE · SCISSORS · YARN

  2. Reveal the green group
    METHOD

    APPROACH · MANNER · STYLE · WAY

  3. Reveal the blue group
    KINDS OF PAYMENT FOR AN AUTHOR

    ADVANCE · BONUS · FEE · ROYALTY

  4. Reveal the violet group
    DRAW ___

    NEAR · POKER · STRAWS · THE LINE

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