NYT Connections #973 Answers - Sunday, February 8, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #973? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
Puzzle Number: #973

NYT Connections #973 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #973grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

TIMER
GAG
DRILL
BIT
ROUTINE
SYMBOL
CENTS
LENGTH
NUMBER
SILENCE
GRIND
MUZZLE
HABIT
FACED
INHIBIT
UPPERCASE

NYT Connections #973 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: SUPPRESS

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: SAME OLD STUFF

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: WORDS AFTER "TWO"

NYT Connections #973 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

SUPPRESS

GAG, INHIBIT, MUZZLE, SILENCE

Green group answerReveal

SAME OLD STUFF

DRILL, GRIND, HABIT, ROUTINE

Blue group answerReveal

FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD

LENGTH, NUMBER, SYMBOL, UPPERCASE

Purple group answerReveal

WORDS AFTER "TWO"

BIT, CENTS, FACED, TIMER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #973 answers?

NYT Connections #973 was published on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #973?

NYT Connections puzzle #973 was published on Sunday, February 8, 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 #973?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #973 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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