Connections #966 Answers
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Here are the answers to NYT Connections #966 for Sunday, February 1, 2026. The 16 words split into four groups by colour — yellow is easiest, purple the trickiest. The group themes are listed first as hints, then every group is revealed below. Looking for the latest puzzle? See today's Connections.
Hints — the four group themes
- Yellow (easiest): publicize
- Green: kinds of shoes
- Blue: anthem
- Purple (hardest): musical instruments plus starting letter
Answers
PUBLICIZE
BOOST, HYPE, PITCH, PLUG
KINDS OF SHOES
CLOG, FLAT, MULE, WEDGE
ANTHEM
BANGER, BOP, HEATER, JAM
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PLUS STARTING LETTER
GLUTE, MORGAN, SHARP, THORN
Previous Connections answers
- #965 — kinds of parties, ways to apply paint, y-shaped things, what "shift" might refer to
- #964 — region, grooming items, things with adhesive surfaces, ___ hand
- #963 — makeup, featured in goldilocks and the three bears, ending with drinking vessels, homophones of words meaning "brutal"
- #962 — imitation, cleaning supplies, components of a record player, spare ___
- #961 — quite the laugh, nhl team member, first words of robin hood character names, starting with baseball gear
- #960 — exploit, daunt, iconic actresses, mammals minus last letter
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