NYT Connections #982
Hints, category titles, and full answers for Tuesday, February 17, 2026
🧩 February 17, 2026
Connections Hint #982 — February 17, 2026
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About this puzzle
This is the complete solution to NYT Connections puzzle #982, originally published on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The four categories ranged from ZOOM (the easiest, yellow group) through STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "DUD" (the trickiest, purple group, which usually involves wordplay or hidden patterns).
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