NYT Connections #967 Answers - Monday, February 2, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #967? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Monday, February 2, 2026.

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Puzzle Number: #967

NYT Connections #967 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #967grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • POPULAR
  • PERIOD
  • CROSS
  • STAMP
  • SPAN
  • PSALM
  • PASS
  • RYAN
  • LANYARD
  • STRETCH
  • REACHER
  • MARPLE
  • FAIR
  • INTERVAL
  • WRISTBAND
  • BOSCH

NYT Connections #967 Hints

Need a nudge without seeing the full answers? Reveal the theme of each group below. Yellow is the easiest and purple is the hardest.

Yellow group hint (straightforward)Show hint
The yellow category is: DURATION
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: CREDENTIALS FOR ENTRY
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: MODERN CRIME SERIES PROTAGONISTS
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: TREES PLUS A LETTER

NYT Connections #967 Answers

Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.

Yellow group answerReveal

DURATION

INTERVAL, PERIOD, SPAN, STRETCH

Green group answerReveal

CREDENTIALS FOR ENTRY

LANYARD, PASS, STAMP, WRISTBAND

Blue group answerReveal

MODERN CRIME SERIES PROTAGONISTS

BOSCH, CROSS, REACHER, RYAN

Purple group answerReveal

TREES PLUS A LETTER

FAIR, MARPLE, POPULAR, PSALM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #967 answers?

NYT Connections #967 was published on Monday, February 2, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #967?

NYT Connections puzzle #967 was published on Monday, February 2, 2026.

How does NYT Connections work?

You're given 16 words and need to sort them into four groups of four that share a hidden theme. Groups range from yellow (straightforward) to purple (hardest), and you are allowed four mistakes.

What do the Connections colors mean?

Yellow is the easiest group, green is medium, blue is tricky, and purple is the hardest group, often involving wordplay.

Can I play NYT Connections #967?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #967 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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