Yellow group — WORDS AFTER "TWO"
Why is “FACED” in the Yellow group?
having a particular direction or orientation, as in two-faced
Connections Hints for February 8, 2026 #972
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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
▼Yellow group — WORDS AFTER "TWO"
Why is “TIMER” in the Yellow group?
a device for measuring time, as in a two-timer
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 8, 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.
- DRILL
- Definition: a routine or repetitive task
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a power tool
- BIT
- Definition: a small amount or part of something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a unit of digital information
- NUMBER
- Definition: a numerical value or quantity
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a song or musical composition
- LENGTH
- Definition: the extent or duration of something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical measurement
Connections #972 explained
Why these words connect (February 8, 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: SUPPRESS
These words all relate to restraining or quieting something, whether it's a person, an animal, or a noise.
Green group: SAME OLD STUFF
These words all describe repetitive or routine tasks, whether it's a daily habit or a boring job.
Blue group: FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD
These words all describe features of a strong password, including length, complexity, and character variety.
Purple group: WORDS AFTER "TWO"
These words all follow the number two in a phrase or expression, such as two-bit or two-faced.
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.
“GRIND”
Seems like it belongs to: FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD
Actually belongs to: SAME OLD STUFF
GRIND seems like it could be a password requirement, but it's actually a routine or repetitive task
“NUMBER”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS AFTER "TWO"
Actually belongs to: FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD
NUMBER seems like it could be a word that follows "two", but it's actually a feature of a strong password
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GRIND” didn't go with FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD
Seems like: FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD → Actually: SAME OLD STUFF
GRIND seems like it could be a password requirement, but it's actually a routine or repetitive task
Why “NUMBER” didn't go with WORDS AFTER "TWO"
Seems like: WORDS AFTER "TWO" → Actually: FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD
NUMBER seems like it could be a word that follows "two", but it's actually a feature of a strong password