Connections is a short, daily word game brought to you by the New York Times Games. Every day, you get sixteen words from the newspaper giant that purchased Wordle, and you need to sort them into four unknown categories. While trying to sort out which words go where, you might notice that several words seem to go in multiple places, which is what really makes this game incredibly challenging. If you are stuck and looking for some help, check out the hints, definitions, and even spoilers in the article below.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #262 for February 28, 2024
The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: BLUE, POLE, CUBAN, SPACE, AMERICAN, KITTEN, DUTCH, WEDGE, JEOPARDY, HURDLE, SWISS, DATE, JACK, HAMMER, STILETTO, and JAVELIN.
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What is the Definition of Stiletto?
A stiletto is a skinny knife, usually so it can be easily hidden in your clothing. It can also be used to describe the instrument used to cut small holes in fabric for eyelets. Sometimes, Stiletto shoes are just called stilettos.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #262 for February 28, 2024
Each section below contains some general hints for this innovative puzzle game, clues to the category, category spoilers, or the full spoiler by group. These hints should help you get closer to the answer without spoiling too much.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 262
Here are some hints for the whole puzzle:
1. Date and Space are in the same category.
2. None of the categories are about places or countries.
3. Cuban and Wedge are in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:
Favorite fermented dairy products.
Yellow Connections Category Answer for February 28, 2024
The category for the yellow/straightforward
Connections
is
Cheeses, Familiarly.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 28, 2024
The answer to the yellow/straightforward
Connections
is
Cheeses, Familiarly.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
American, Blue, Jack, Swiss.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:
Tools for running and jumping, as a sport.
Green Connections Category Answer for February 28, 2024
The category for the green/medium difficulty
Connections
is
Track and Field Equipment.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 28, 2024
The answer to the green/medium difficulty
Connections
is
Track and Field Equipment.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Hammer, Hurdle, Javelin, Pole.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in this
mobile word puzzle game
:
Other items that fit into this category: Platform, Cone, Mary Jane, Chunky.
Blue Connections Category Answer for February 28, 2024
The category for the blue/difficult
Connections
is
Kinds of Heels.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 28, 2024
The answer to the blue/difficult
New York Times Games
Connections
is
Kinds of Heels.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Cuban, Kitten, Stiletto, Wedge.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:
All these words can follow the same word to make a common phrase.
Purple Connections Category Answer for February 28, 2024
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in
Connections
is
Double ____.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 28, 2024
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in
Connections
is
Double ____.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Date, Dutch, Jeopardy, Space.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #262
If you are in need of the spoiler for all four categories and each of the four words in them, check the expandable section below. There, you can find the full answer for this puzzle game that can make you smarter.
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Yellow – Cheeses, Familiarly
: American, Blue, Jack, Swiss -
Green – Track and Field Equipment
: Hammer, Hurdle, Javelin, Pole -
Blue – Kinds of Heels
: Cuban, Kitten, Stiletto, Wedge -
Purple – Double ____
: Date, Dutch, Jeopardy, Space
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Connections
- Platform(s)
- Web Browser , Mobile
- Released
- June 12, 2023
- Developer(s)
- The New York Times Company
- Publisher(s)
- The New York Times Company
