NYT Connections Today, Friday February 6: Hints, Clues & Answers (Game #971)

NYT Connections 06 February, 2026: NYT Connections is quickly becoming one of the most engaging word puzzles offered by the New York Times. Launched as a daily puzzle, it challenges you to find four connections between words that have something in common where every puzzle including today’s #971 for February 6, will test your logic, vocabulary and observation skills.

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a puzzle where 16 words are presented and players must group them into four sets of four based on shared themes. Difficulty varies:

• Green: Easiest
• Yellow: Moderate
• Blue: Challenging
• Purple: Most difficult
  Players can make up to four mistakes and often the final group can be solved by process of elimination and it’s available free on desktop and mobile via the NYT Games site.

How to Play NYT Connections

• Select four words that belong together.
• Themes may involve homophones, objects or word pairings.
• You can make up to four incorrect guesses.
• Use logic and elimination for the final set.
• Hints may be available in-game for tricky sets.

Today’s Connections Words for 6 February (Friday)

• CHOW
• YEOH
• TIGER
• DRAGON
• FIRE
• HAY
• HORSE
• STRAW
• HIGH
• REFEREE
• BUTTER
• CUP
• LID
• CROSSWALK
• STIRRER
• CANDY CANE

Today’s Connections Hints for 6 February (Friday)

• Yellow: Drink service area
• Green: All have stripes
• Blue: Words before “fly” in insect names
• Purple: Sounds like hello

NYT Connections Answers for 6 February (#971)

• Yellow – Items at a coffee station: CUP, LID, STIRRER, STRAW
• Green – Things with stripes: CANDY CANE, CROSSWALK, REFEREE, TIGER
• Blue – Words before “fly” in insect names: BUTTER, DRAGON, FIRE, HORSE
• Purple – Homophones of greetings: CHOW, HAY, HIGH, YEOH

FAQ’s NYT Connections

What is the meaning of Stirrer: 

A utensil used to mix coffee, tea or other beverages.

Where are Tigers found most: 

Tigers are primarily found in India, with smaller populations in Southeast Asia, Russia and China.

Is NYT Connections free to play? 

Yes, playable on desktop and mobile via NYT Games.

Can you make mistakes in the game? 

Up to four incorrect guesses are allowed.

What are homophones in the game? 

Words that sound alike but have different meanings, used in purple difficulty sets.