Purple group — HOMOPHONES OF GREETINGS
Why is “YEOH” in the Purple group?
a rare or obsolete spelling of 'yo', a casual greeting
Connections Hints for February 6, 2026 #970
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Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Blue group — WORDS BEFORE "FLY" IN INSECT NAMES
Why is “DRAGONFLY” in the Blue group?
a type of insect with a long, slender body and large wings
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 6, 2026)
Several words in today's puzzle have multiple meanings or obscure definitions that can throw you off. Here's what each one means in the context of this Connections grid.
- STIRRER
- Definition: a utensil for mixing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to someone who causes trouble
- CROSSWALK
- Definition: a marked area for pedestrians to cross
- Why it's tricky: has stripes, but is not an object or animal
- HAY
- Definition: a greeting, or a type of dried grass
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and uses
- HIGH
- Definition: a greeting, or an adjective for something tall or lofty
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and uses
Connections #970 explained
Why these words connect (February 6, 2026)
Understanding the logic behind each group helps you spot similar patterns in future puzzles. Here's the reasoning for every category in today's Connections.
Yellow group: ITEMS AT A COFFEE STATION
These are all items that can be found at a typical coffee station, including cups, lids, and straws. They are all used to prepare or consume coffee and other beverages.
Green group: THINGS WITH STRIPES
These are all things that have stripes, including candy canes, crosswalks, referees, and tigers. The stripes serve various purposes, such as visibility or identification.
Blue group: WORDS BEFORE "FLY" IN INSECT NAMES
These are all words that come before 'fly' in the names of insects, including butterflies, dragonflies, fireflies, and horseflies. They are all types of flying insects.
Purple group: HOMOPHONES OF GREETINGS
These are all words that sound like greetings, including 'chow', 'hay', 'high', and 'yeoh'. They are all homophones of common greetings, such as 'hello' or 'hi'.
Red herrings and trap words explained
These words were designed to mislead you. Understanding why they don't belong where you first think sharpens your game for tomorrow.
“CANDY CANE”
Seems like it belongs to: ITEMS AT A COFFEE STATION
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH STRIPES
while candy canes are often found at coffee shops, they are not typically considered coffee station items
“STRAW”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS BEFORE "FLY" IN INSECT NAMES
Actually belongs to: ITEMS AT A COFFEE STATION
straw is a word that sounds similar to some insect names, but is actually a coffee station item
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CANDY CANE” didn't go with ITEMS AT A COFFEE STATION
Seems like: ITEMS AT A COFFEE STATION → Actually: THINGS WITH STRIPES
while candy canes are often found at coffee shops, they are not typically considered coffee station items
Why “STRAW” didn't go with WORDS BEFORE "FLY" IN INSECT NAMES
Seems like: WORDS BEFORE "FLY" IN INSECT NAMES → Actually: ITEMS AT A COFFEE STATION
straw is a word that sounds similar to some insect names, but is actually a coffee station item