NYT Connections #982 Answers - Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #982? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Puzzle Number: #982

NYT Connections #982 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #982grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

PLUM
LEAF
FLASH
BUSTLE
THUMB
OYSTER
FLOPPY
ZIP
SKIM
SOY
DART
BOMBAY
SPEED
FLIP
HOISIN
MISSUS

NYT Connections #982 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: ZOOM

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: SAUCES IN CHINESE CUISINE

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: RIFFLE (THROUGH)

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "DUD"

NYT Connections #982 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

ZOOM

DART, FLASH, SPEED, ZIP

Green group answerReveal

SAUCES IN CHINESE CUISINE

HOISIN, OYSTER, PLUM, SOY

Blue group answerReveal

RIFFLE (THROUGH)

FLIP, LEAF, SKIM, THUMB

Purple group answerReveal

STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "DUD"

BOMBAY, BUSTLE, FLOPPY, MISSUS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #982 answers?

NYT Connections #982 was published on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #982?

NYT Connections puzzle #982 was published on Tuesday, February 17, 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 #982?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #982 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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