NYT Connections Hints for February 8, 2026 (#1030)
Game
TIMER
GAG
DRILL
BIT
ROUTINE
SYMBOL
CENTS
LENGTH
NUMBER
SILENCE
GRIND
MUZZLE
HABIT
FACED
INHIBIT
UPPERCASE
Hints by Category
SUPPRESS
Back to CategoriesTo restrain, control, or prevent expression
GAG
To prevent someone from speaking freely, often through legal means or physical restraint.
INHIBIT
To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process.
MUZZLE
To prevent someone from expressing opinions freely, often through censorship or intimidation.
SILENCE
To cause someone to become quiet or to suppress sound or speech.
SAME OLD STUFF
Back to CategoriesRepetitive, monotonous, or habitual activities
DRILL
A repetitive exercise or training routine.
GRIND
Monotonous, tedious work or routine.
HABIT
A regular practice or routine that is hard to give up.
ROUTINE
A fixed, regular way of doing things.
FEATURES OF A STRONG PASSWORD
Back to CategoriesCharacteristics that enhance password security
LENGTH
Longer passwords are harder to crack; typically 12+ characters are recommended.
NUMBER
Including digits (0-9) increases complexity.
SYMBOL
Using special characters (!, @, #, $, etc.) adds security.
UPPERCASE
Mixing uppercase and lowercase letters improves strength.
WORDS AFTER "TWO"
Back to CategoriesCommon phrases or compound words beginning with 'two'
BIT
Two-bit (cheap or insignificant).
CENTS
Two cents (an opinion, often unsolicited).
FACED
Two-faced (deceitful or hypocritical).
TIMER
Two-timer (someone unfaithful in a relationship).