Purple group — PUNCTUATION MARKS
Why is “ELLIPSIS” in the Purple group?
a punctuation mark consisting of three dots, used to indicate omission or pause
Connections Hints for February 7, 2026 #971
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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 — SYMBOLS USED IN ARITHMETIC
Why is “DIVIDED BY” in the Blue group?
a mathematical symbol used to indicate division
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 7, 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.
- PLUS
- Definition: a mathematical symbol for addition
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a positive aspect or advantage
- MINUS
- Definition: a mathematical symbol for subtraction
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a negative aspect or disadvantage
- ELLIPSIS
- Definition: a punctuation mark used to indicate omission or pause
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with other punctuation marks
- COLON
- Definition: a punctuation mark used to introduce a list or explanation
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with other punctuation marks
Connections #971 explained
Why these words connect (February 7, 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: PIPS ON A DIE
These are all possible outcomes when rolling a standard six-sided die, with each number having a specific arrangement of pips.
Green group: SYMBOLS USED IN ARITHMETIC
These are all symbols used to represent basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Blue group: PUNCTUATION MARKS
These are all punctuation marks used to separate sentences, clauses, or items in a list, and to provide clarity and meaning to written text.
Purple group: LOWERCASE LETTERS
These are all lowercase letters of the modern English alphabet, used to represent sounds and form words.
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.
“PLUS”
Seems like it belongs to: PUNCTUATION MARKS
Actually belongs to: SYMBOLS USED IN ARITHMETIC
PLUS is a mathematical symbol, not a punctuation mark
“MINUS”
Seems like it belongs to: PUNCTUATION MARKS
Actually belongs to: SYMBOLS USED IN ARITHMETIC
MINUS is a mathematical symbol, not a punctuation mark
“T”
Seems like it belongs to: SYMBOLS USED IN ARITHMETIC
Actually belongs to: LOWERCASE LETTERS
T is a letter, not a mathematical symbol
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PLUS” didn't go with PUNCTUATION MARKS
Seems like: PUNCTUATION MARKS → Actually: SYMBOLS USED IN ARITHMETIC
PLUS is a mathematical symbol, not a punctuation mark
Why “MINUS” didn't go with PUNCTUATION MARKS
Seems like: PUNCTUATION MARKS → Actually: SYMBOLS USED IN ARITHMETIC
MINUS is a mathematical symbol, not a punctuation mark
Why “T” didn't go with SYMBOLS USED IN ARITHMETIC
Seems like: SYMBOLS USED IN ARITHMETIC → Actually: LOWERCASE LETTERS
T is a letter, not a mathematical symbol