NYT Connections #988

Hints, category titles, and full answers for Monday, February 23, 2026

🧩 February 23, 2026

Connections Hint #988February 23, 2026

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About this puzzle

This is the complete solution to NYT Connections puzzle #988, originally published on Monday, February 23, 2026. The four categories ranged from EAT VORACIOUSLY (the easiest, yellow group) through SETTINGS FOR A KISS (the trickiest, purple group, which usually involves wordplay or hidden patterns).

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