Connections hints for Monday, February 16, 2026

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Connections #981 · Monday, February 16, 2026 · edited by Wyna Liu

Tap four words you think belong together — we only say yes, one away or no.

Stuck? Pick a color and tap for the next hint. Each tap gives away a little more: Kind of group → First letters → One word → The theme → Full group.

  1. Yellow (easiest)0/4 hints
  2. Green0/4 hints
  3. Blue0/4 hints
  4. Purple (trickiest)0/4 hints
Show all Connections answers for February 16, 2026 (spoilers)
  • Knee-Slapper (yellow): HOOT, LAUGH, RIOT, SCREAM
  • Homophones (green): DO, DOE, DOH, DOUGH
  • Sounds A Chicken Makes (blue): BUCK, CACKLE, CLUCK, SQUAWK
  • Stress Responses (purple): FAWN, FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE

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