NYT Connections Hints for February 6, 2026 (#1017)
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CHOW
YEOH
TIGER
DRAGON
FIRE
HAY
HORSE
STRAW
HIGH
REFEREE
BUTTER
CUP
LID
CROSSWALK
STIRRER
CANDY CANE
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ITEMS AT A COFFEE STATION
Back to CategoriesCommon items found at a coffee service area
CUP
A container for holding coffee, typically made of paper, ceramic, or plastic.
LID
A cover placed on top of a cup to prevent spills and retain heat.
STIRRER
A small stick (often wooden or plastic) used to mix coffee, sugar, cream, etc.
STRAW
A thin tube used for drinking, sometimes provided for iced coffee or other cold beverages.
THINGS WITH STRIPES
Back to CategoriesObjects, animals, or patterns characterized by stripes
CANDY CANE
A traditional striped peppermint candy, usually red and white.
CROSSWALK
A pedestrian crossing marked with white stripes on the road.
REFEREE
A sports official who typically wears a black-and-white striped shirt.
TIGER
A large wild cat known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
WORDS BEFORE "FLY" IN INSECT NAMES
Back to CategoriesWords that combine with 'fly' to form common insect names
BUTTER
Butterfly - a colorful insect with large, often patterned wings.
DRAGON
Dragonfly - a long-bodied, fast-flying insect with two pairs of transparent wings.
FIRE
Firefly - a nocturnal beetle known for producing bioluminescent light.
HORSE
Horsefly - a large, biting fly known for its painful sting.
HOMOPHONES OF GREETINGS
Back to CategoriesWords that sound like common greetings but have different meanings/spellings
CHOW
Sounds like 'ciao' (Italian greeting meaning hello/goodbye); also means food or to eat.
HAY
Sounds like 'hey' (informal greeting); dried grass used as animal fodder.
HIGH
Sounds like 'hi' (common greeting); elevated in position or degree.
YEOH
Sounds like 'yo' (casual greeting); a surname of Chinese origin.