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Issue #978 Fri 13 Feb

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — February 13, 2026

A steady, rhythmic grid that asks for a sharp eye and a steady hand. You will find the wordplay requires patience, but the structure remains elegant throughout.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    DOWNRIGHT

    PURE · SHEER · STARK · UTTER

  2. Reveal the green group
    PENNANT

    BANNER · COLORS · FLAG · STANDARD

  3. Reveal the blue group
    CIGARETTE BRANDS

    CAMEL · KENT · PARLIAMENT · SALEM

  4. Reveal the violet group
    HOMOPHONES OF WAYS TO GET SMALLER

    LESSON · RESEED · SYNC · WAYNE

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