NYT Connections Hints for February 14, 2026 (#1033)
Game
SPIKE
SPEAR
LUMP
JUMP
JUNIOR
HIKE
GUMP
BUMP
SULLY
BREATH
WOODY
MOUND
PEPPER
PHILLIPS
HUMP
RISE
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UPTICK
Back to CategoriesIncrease or upward movement
HIKE
A significant increase, often in prices or rates.
JUMP
A sudden or sharp increase.
RISE
A gradual or steady increase.
SPIKE
A sudden, sharp increase, often temporary.
PROTUBERANCE
Back to CategoriesA raised or swollen area on a surface
BUMP
A small raised area or swelling, often on skin or a surface.
HUMP
A rounded, raised mass, like on a camel's back or a road.
LUMP
A compact mass of a substance, often irregular in shape.
MOUND
A raised mass of earth or other material, often natural or man-made.
TOM HANKS ROLES
Back to CategoriesFamous characters portrayed by actor Tom Hanks
GUMP
Forrest Gump, the kind-hearted, simple-minded protagonist in 'Forrest Gump' (1994).
PHILLIPS
Captain Richard Phillips, the real-life cargo ship captain in 'Captain Phillips' (2013).
SULLY
Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, the pilot who landed a plane on the Hudson River in 'Sully' (2016).
WOODY
Woody, the cowboy toy and leader of Andy's toys in the 'Toy Story' franchise (voiced role).
WORDS BEFORE "MINT"
Back to CategoriesWords that form common phrases when combined with 'mint'
BREATH
Breath mint - a small candy or tablet used to freshen breath.
JUNIOR
Junior Mint - a brand of small, chocolate-covered mint candies.
PEPPER
Peppermint - a hybrid mint plant and flavor used in candies, teas, etc.
SPEAR
Spearmint - a species of mint with a milder flavor, used in gum, toothpaste, etc.