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NYT Connections 08 February, 2026: NYT Connections continues to grow as one of the New York Times most-played daily puzzles, drawing millions of users each week with an average solve time under five minutes, the game blends logic, vocabulary and pattern recognition into a fast but mentally demanding challenge.
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a daily word-grouping puzzle that asks players to sort 16 words into four related sets. Each group shares a hidden link, ranked by difficulty from yellow is easiest to purple is hardest. According to NYT Games data, Connections now rivals Wordle in daily engagement.
How to Play NYT Connections
- You’re given 16 words on a grid
- Form four groups of four related words
- Each group has a shared theme
- You can make up to four mistakes
- Colors indicate difficulty once solved
- All groups must be correct to complete the puzzle
Today’s Connections Words for 8 February (Sunday)
- TIMER
- GAG
- DRILL
- BIT
- ROUTINE
- SYMBOL
- CENTS
- LENGTH
- NUMBER
- SILENCE
- GRIND
- MUZZLE
- HABIT
- FACED
- INHIBIT
- UPPERCASE
Today’s Connections Hints for 8 February (Sunday)
- Yellow: Ways to stop sound or speech
- Green: Things that feel repetitive
- Blue: Elements that make passwords stronger
- Purple: Words that commonly follow “two”
NYT Connections Answers for 8 February (#973)
- Yellow – SUPPRESS: Gag, Inhibit, Muzzle, Silence
- Green – SAME OLD STUFF: Drill, Grind, Habit, Routine
- Blue – FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD: Length, Number, Symbol, Uppercase
- Purple – WORDS AFTER “TWO”: Bit, Cents, Faced, Timer
FAQ’s NYT Connections
- How many players attempt Connections daily?
Estimates suggest over 3 million daily plays worldwide. - Is NYT Connections harder than Wordle?
Many players say yes due to layered logic and misdirection. - Can you play for free?
Yes, it’s available daily on the NYT Games website and app. - How many mistakes are allowed?
You can make up to four incorrect guesses. - Does difficulty increase each day?
No, difficulty varies puzzle by puzzle.
