Stuck on today’s NYT Connections puzzle #985? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you need a small nudge or the full answer, we’ve got everything you need to solve Connections on February 20, 2026.
What Is NYT Connections?
Connections is one of the most popular New York Times word games. Players must group 16 words into four categories of four, based on a shared theme.
Each category is color-coded by difficulty:
- 🟡 Yellow – Easiest
- 🟢 Green – Medium
- 🔵 Blue – Hard
- 🟣 Purple – Hardest
You get up to four mistakes before the game ends, so think carefully before locking in your answers.
Hints for Connections #985 (February 20, 2026)
Not ready for the full answers? Here are vague clues to point you in the right direction.
- Yellow:Â Think of a Band-Aid
- Green:Â Something to do with the lunar world
- Blue:Â Game night board pieces
- Purple:Â A very popular men’s name
Today’s Connections Categories
Need a bit more help? Here are the category titles without the answers:
- Yellow:Â Quick fix
- Green:Â Associated with the moon
- Blue:Â Original Monopoly tokens
- Purple:Â What “Jack” might refer to
Answers for NYT Connections #985
Here are the full solutions for February 20, 2026:
- Quick fix:Â EASY ANSWER, MAGIC WAND, PANACEA, SILVER BULLET
- Associated with the moon:Â ECLIPSE, GREEN CHEESE, TIDE, WEREWOLF
- Original Monopoly tokens:Â BOOT, IRON, THIMBLE, TOP HAT
- What “Jack” might refer to:Â CHEESE, DONKEY, PLAYING CARD, SOCKET
Tips to Solve Connections Faster
Struggling to spot the groups? Try these strategies:
- Start with the category you feel most confident about (usually Yellow)
- Watch out for trick words that seem to fit multiple groups
- Use the shuffle button to look at the board with fresh eyes
- Eliminate obvious groupings first to narrow down the trickier ones
A new Connections puzzle drops every day at midnight, so come back tomorrow for more hints and answers.