NYT Connections Hints for February 27, 2026 (#1074)
Game
JUDAS
DRILL
QUALITY
BUTTERFLY
FRENCH
BENCH
AIR
RIPPLE
SNAKE
SNOWBALL
TRAITOR
MANNER
DOMINO
PRINTING
IMPRESSION
TURNCOAT
Hints by Category
BACKSTABBER
Back to CategoriesBetrayer or Disloyal Person
JUDAS
Refers to Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus, now a synonym for traitor.
SNAKE
A metaphor for a deceitful, treacherous person who acts in secret.
TRAITOR
Someone who betrays their country, cause, or trust.
TURNCOAT
A person who switches sides or loyalties, especially for personal gain.
AURA
Back to CategoriesDistinctive Atmosphere or Vibe
AIR
The general impression or feeling given by someone or something.
IMPRESSION
The effect or feeling produced in others by a person's appearance or manner.
MANNER
A person's outward bearing or way of behaving toward others.
QUALITY
A distinctive attribute or characteristic that defines someone's nature.
KINDS OF CHAIN REACTION "EFFECTS"
Back to CategoriesMetaphorical Chain Reaction Phenomena
BUTTERFLY
From 'butterfly effect'—a small change causing large, unpredictable consequences.
DOMINO
From 'domino effect'—a cumulative sequence where one event triggers the next.
RIPPLE
From 'ripple effect'—spreading influence or consequences from a central point.
SNOWBALL
From 'snowball effect'—something growing rapidly in size or significance.
___ PRESS
Back to CategoriesPhrases with 'Press'
BENCH
Bench press—a weightlifting exercise performed lying on a bench.
DRILL
Drill press—a machine tool for drilling holes with precision.
FRENCH
French press—a coffee brewing device using a plunger and mesh filter.
PRINTING
Printing press—a machine for printing text or images onto paper.