NYT Connections puzzle #975 is for Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Use the four gradual clues below before scrolling to the spoiler-marked answer key, which lists all 16 words and their groups.
Progressive hints for Connections #975
Try each clue before revealing the group names or full solutions.
- Put on display.
- Sounds like two letters.
- For movie fans.
- Start with a car part.
Group labels
- Exhibition
- Words spelling out initialisms
- DVD bonus features
- Starting with parts of a wheel
Spoilers: all 16 words and answers
The puzzle’s words are SPOKESPERSON, INTERVIEW, EXPOSITION, EMCEE, OKAY, CONVENTION, FAIR, COMMENTARY, SHOW, OUTTAKES, DEEJAY, RIMSHOT, TIRESOME, TRAILER, HUBBUB, and KAYO.
| Group | Answers | Why they fit |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow — EXHIBITION | CONVENTION, EXPOSITION, FAIR, SHOW | Events or gatherings where things may be displayed, sold, or explored. |
| Green — WORDS SPELLING OUT INITIALISMS | DEEJAY, EMCEE, KAYO, OKAY | Spoken words that name the letters in DJ, MC, KO, and OK. |
| Blue — DVD BONUS FEATURES | COMMENTARY, INTERVIEW, OUTTAKES, TRAILER | Extra material associated with DVD releases. |
| Purple — STARTING WITH PARTS OF A WHEEL | HUBBUB, RIMSHOT, SPOKESPERSON, TIRESOME | Each begins with a wheel part: hub, rim, spokes, or tires. |
How the trickiest connection works
The purple group relies on word beginnings rather than the words’ full meanings: HUBBUB starts with hub, RIMSHOT with rim, SPOKESPERSON with spokes, and TIRESOME with tires. The green set also asks you to hear the words aloud: DEEJAY, EMCEE, KAYO, and OKAY spell the initials DJ, MC, KO, and OK.
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