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NYT Connections puzzle #968 is for Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Try the progressive hints below before opening the spoiler section for the four groups and all 16 answers.
Hints for Connections #968
Start with the broad clues, then move down only if you need more help.
- A task you might do with a knife or scissors.
- Somewhere like an Airbnb or hotel.
- “Fore!”
- Something that lasts a long time.
Words on the board
CARD, WOOD, FOAM, DICE, BOARD, CUBE, QUARTER, HOLE, HASH, HOUSE, IRON, MINCE, WEDGE, LANE, LODGE, PUTTER.
Answers for Connections #968
Spoilers below.
| Color | Group | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | CUT INTO PIECES | CUBE, DICE, HASH, MINCE |
| Green | PROVIDE WITH A PLACE TO STAY | BOARD, HOUSE, LODGE, QUARTER |
| Blue | KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS | IRON, PUTTER, WEDGE, WOOD |
| Purple | MEMORY ____ | CARD, FOAM, HOLE, LANE |
Why the board-game connection can mislead
BOARD, DICE, CARD, and HOUSE may look like a set of board-game terms, but they belong to different groups in the published solution: BOARD and HOUSE are in the lodging group, while CARD is part of “MEMORY ____” and DICE is in “CUT INTO PIECES.”
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Why the date matters
“Today’s” puzzle can vary by time zone: TechRadar reports that a new Connections puzzle appears at midnight in each time zone (TechRadar). For this archived puzzle, the unambiguous reference is Tuesday, February 3, 2026, game #968.
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