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NYT Connections Hints for February 17, 2026 (#1065)

Game

PLUM
LEAF
FLASH
BUSTLE
THUMB
OYSTER
FLOPPY
ZIP
SKIM
SOY
DART
BOMBAY
SPEED
FLIP
HOISIN
MISSUS

Hints by Category

Moving quickly or at high speed

DART
To move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction.
FLASH
To move or pass very quickly.
SPEED
To move, go, or travel quickly.
ZIP
To move rapidly or with energy.

SAUCES IN CHINESE CUISINE

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Common sauces used in Chinese cooking

HOISIN
A thick, fragrant sauce made from soybeans, garlic, chili, and spices, commonly used in Cantonese cuisine.
OYSTER
Oyster sauce - a rich, savory sauce made from oyster extracts, used in stir-fries and marinades.
PLUM
Plum sauce - a sweet and tangy condiment made from plums, often served with duck or spring rolls.
SOY
Soy sauce - a fundamental seasoning made from fermented soybeans and wheat, essential in Chinese cooking.

RIFFLE (THROUGH)

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Actions related to quickly looking through or handling pages

FLIP
To turn pages quickly or casually.
LEAF
To turn over pages, as in leafing through a book.
SKIM
To read or look through something quickly to get the main ideas.
THUMB
To turn pages with one's thumb, often quickly or casually.

STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "DUD"

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Words that begin with terms meaning failure or something unsuccessful

BOMBAY
Starts with 'bomb' - a failure or flop (as in 'the movie was a bomb').
BUSTLE
Starts with 'bust' - a failure or collapse.
FLOPPY
Starts with 'flop' - a complete failure.
MISSUS
Starts with 'miss' - to fail to hit, reach, or achieve something.