NYT Connections #976 Answers - Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #976? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
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Puzzle Number: #976
NYT Connections #976 Words
These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #976grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.
- NET
- RINK
- MOON
- CAKE
- RETURN
- PUCK
- BLOCK
- GAIN
- PINE
- BRICK
- COASTER
- BAG
- DERBY
- SWOON
- YIELD
- YEARN
NYT Connections #976 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 hintHide
Green group hint (medium)Show hintHide
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hintHide
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hintHide
NYT Connections #976 Answers
Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.
Yellow group answerRevealHide
ACT LOVESTRUCK
MOON, PINE, SWOON, YEARN
Green group answerRevealHide
EARNINGS
GAIN, NET, RETURN, YIELD
Blue group answerRevealHide
COMPACT MASS
BLOCK, BRICK, CAKE, PUCK
Purple group answerRevealHide
ROLLER ___
BAG, COASTER, DERBY, RINK
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the NYT Connections #976 answers?
NYT Connections #976 was published on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.
What was the date of NYT Connections #976?
NYT Connections puzzle #976 was published on Wednesday, February 11, 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 #976?
Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #976 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.
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