NYT Connections #986 Answers - Saturday, February 21, 2026
Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #986? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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Puzzle Number: #986
NYT Connections #986 Words
These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #986grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.
- LATE
- GREAT
- PAST
- LIFE
- PRESENT
- MINION
- INFINITIVE
- PERFECT
- SOLID
- DODGERS
- EXCUSED
- BACKGROUND
- ABSENT
- AUDITS
- HISTORY
- PHEW
NYT Connections #986 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 #986 Answers
Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.
Yellow group answerRevealHide
EXPERIENCE
BACKGROUND, HISTORY, LIFE, PAST
Green group answerRevealHide
ATTENDANCE STATUS
ABSENT, EXCUSED, LATE, PRESENT
Blue group answerRevealHide
COMMENTARY ABOUT YOUR CONNECTIONS RESULTS
GREAT, PERFECT, PHEW, SOLID
Purple group answerRevealHide
CAR BRANDS PLUS TWO LETTERS
AUDITS, DODGERS, INFINITIVE, MINION
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the NYT Connections #986 answers?
NYT Connections #986 was published on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.
What was the date of NYT Connections #986?
NYT Connections puzzle #986 was published on Saturday, February 21, 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 #986?
Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #986 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.
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