NYT Connections #978 Answers - Friday, February 13, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #978? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Friday, February 13, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Puzzle Number: #978

NYT Connections #978 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #978grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

WAYNE
PARLIAMENT
STANDARD
LESSON
KENT
SYNC
SHEER
COLORS
STARK
CAMEL
BANNER
UTTER
RESEED
PURE
FLAG
SALEM

NYT Connections #978 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: DOWNRIGHT

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: PENNANT

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: CIGARETTE BRANDS

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: HOMOPHONES OF WAYS TO GET SMALLER

NYT Connections #978 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

DOWNRIGHT

PURE, SHEER, STARK, UTTER

Green group answerReveal

PENNANT

BANNER, COLORS, FLAG, STANDARD

Blue group answerReveal

CIGARETTE BRANDS

CAMEL, KENT, PARLIAMENT, SALEM

Purple group answerReveal

HOMOPHONES OF WAYS TO GET SMALLER

LESSON, RESEED, SYNC, WAYNE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #978 answers?

NYT Connections #978 was published on Friday, February 13, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #978?

NYT Connections puzzle #978 was published on Friday, February 13, 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 #978?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #978 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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