NYT Connections #987 Answers - Sunday, February 22, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #987? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Puzzle Number: #987

NYT Connections #987 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #987grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

OUTCAST
SALT-AND-PEPPER
BLONDIE
TEDDY BEAR
DISTINGUISHED
BLACK SHEEP
ROUGH RIDERS
THE FAR SIDE
BULL MOOSE
BLOOM COUNTY
SILVER
PEANUTS
MISFIT
FLECKED
REJECT
BIG STICK

NYT Connections #987 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: ONE WHO DOESN'T FIT IN

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: DESCRIPTORS FOR GRAYING HAIR

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: CLASSIC COMIC STRIPS

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: ASSOCIATED WITH THEODORE ROOSEVELT

NYT Connections #987 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

ONE WHO DOESN'T FIT IN

BLACK SHEEP, MISFIT, OUTCAST, REJECT

Green group answerReveal

DESCRIPTORS FOR GRAYING HAIR

DISTINGUISHED, FLECKED, SALT-AND-PEPPER, SILVER

Blue group answerReveal

CLASSIC COMIC STRIPS

BLONDIE, BLOOM COUNTY, PEANUTS, THE FAR SIDE

Purple group answerReveal

ASSOCIATED WITH THEODORE ROOSEVELT

BIG STICK, BULL MOOSE, ROUGH RIDERS, TEDDY BEAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #987 answers?

NYT Connections #987 was published on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #987?

NYT Connections puzzle #987 was published on Sunday, February 22, 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 #987?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #987 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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