NYT Connections Hints for February 2 are now available for puzzle number 967. The daily word game challenged players with themes ranging from time concepts to literary characters.
The February 2 puzzle drew attention for its clever wordplay and a subtle nod to classic crime fiction. Many players found the purple group especially tricky.
NYT Connections hints and answers for puzzle 967
The Connections puzzle for February 2 followed the familiar four-group format. Each group contained four words linked by a shared idea.
The yellow group focused on time-related meanings. The correct set included interval, period, span, and stretch.
The green group centered on access and entry. The four correct answers were lanyard, pass, stamp, and wristband.
The blue group leaned into popular fiction. The words Bosch, Cross, Reacher, and Ryan all refer to modern crime series protagonists.
The purple group required deeper wordplay. Each answer combined a tree name with an added letter, forming fair from fir, Marple from maple, popular from poplar, and psalm from palm.
Why todayâs Connections puzzle stood out
Puzzle 967 stood out for its balance of straightforward and abstract clues. The yellow and green groups were accessible for most players.
The blue group rewarded readers familiar with crime novels and thrillers. It subtly tested cultural knowledge rather than pure vocabulary.
The purple group introduced the biggest challenge. It required players to mentally separate altered spellings from their original tree names.
NYT Connections Hints for February 2 helped many players spot these patterns and complete puzzle 967 with confidence.
FYI (keeping you in the loop)-
What are the NYT Connections answers for Feb 2 puzzle 967?
The answers are grouped by theme. They include duration words, entry credentials, crime series protagonists, and tree-based wordplay.
Why was the purple group difficult in Connections #967?
The purple group relied on modified tree names. Each word added a letter, making the connection harder to see at first.
Is NYT Connections updated every day?
Yes, NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle. A new grid is released each day with four fresh themed groups.
