If you are looking for a way to jumpstart your morning, the NYT Connections puzzle for February 22 is a great choice. Today’s challenge, puzzle #987, requires a mix of pop culture knowledge and a quick refresher on American history.
What is NYT Connections?
Connections is a popular daily word game from The New York Times where players must group 16 words into four categories. Each category consists of four words that share a common link, ranging from easy associations to tricky wordplay.
The game allows for up to four mistakes, so you have to be careful with words that seem like they could belong in multiple groups. Categories are color-coded by difficulty: yellow is the simplest, followed by green, blue, and finally purple.
Today’s Connections Hints
If you want to solve the puzzle on your own but need a little nudge, here are some clues for the February 22 categories:
- Yellow Category: Words for someone who stands apart from the group.
- Green Category: Terms you might use to describe hair as it turns gray.
- Blue Category: Famous titles found on the funny pages of a newspaper.
- Purple Category: All of these terms are specifically linked to the 26th U.S. President.
Connections Answers for February 22
Ready to see the results? Here is the full breakdown of the answer for today’s puzzle:
One Who Doesn’t Fit In (Yellow)
- BLACK SHEEP
- MISFIT
- OUTCAST
- REJECT
Descriptors for Graying Hair (Green)
- DISTINGUISHED
- FLECKED
- SALT-AND-PEPPER
- SILVER
Classic Comic Strips (Blue)
- BLONDIE
- BLOOM COUNTY
- PEANUTS
- THE FAR SIDE
Associated with Theodore Roosevelt (Purple)
- BIG STICK
- BULL MOOSE
- ROUGH RIDERS
- TEDDY BEAR
Whether you breezed through the history clues or got stuck on the comic strips, there is always a new challenge waiting tomorrow. Check back daily for more tips to keep your winning streak alive.