NYT Connections Hints for February 9, 2026 (#1032)
Game
APPROACH
BONUS
POKER
NEEDLE
STRAWS
LOOM
STYLE
ADVANCE
NEAR
WAY
SCISSORS
FEE
ROYALTY
YARN
MANNER
THE LINE
Hints by Category
USED IN WEAVING
Back to CategoriesTools and Materials for Weaving
LOOM
A frame or machine used for weaving threads into fabric.
NEEDLE
A thin, pointed tool used for sewing or weaving.
SCISSORS
A cutting tool used in weaving to trim threads or yarn.
YARN
A long, continuous strand of fibers used in weaving and knitting.
METHOD
Back to CategoriesWays of Doing Something
APPROACH
A way of dealing with a situation or problem.
MANNER
The way in which something is done or happens.
STYLE
A distinctive way of doing something.
WAY
A method, style, or manner of doing something.
KINDS OF PAYMENT FOR AN AUTHOR
Back to CategoriesTypes of Compensation for Writers
ADVANCE
A payment made to an author before the book is published, usually against future royalties.
BONUS
An extra payment beyond the agreed amount, often for exceptional performance or sales.
FEE
A fixed payment for a specific service, such as writing an article or giving a speech.
ROYALTY
A percentage of revenue paid to an author for each copy of their work sold.
DRAW ___
Back to CategoriesCommon Phrases with 'Draw'
NEAR
To come closer in time or space.
POKER
A card game where players bet on the value of their hands.
STRAWS
To choose randomly, often by picking straws of different lengths.
THE LINE
To set a limit or boundary, often in a figurative sense.