NYT Connections Hints for February 28, 2026 (#1036)
Game
START
KNEEL
TAILOR
SALESMAN
COMETH
PILOT
EARNEST
ITCH
DESIRE
ROADIE
RUSTLE
SUNG
NOVAK
THIRST
CRUISE DIRECTOR
URGE
Hints by Category
CRAVING
Back to CategoriesStrong Desires or Urges
DESIRE
A strong feeling of wanting something.
ITCH
A strong urge or desire, often used metaphorically.
THIRST
A strong desire or craving, originally for drink but extended to other wants.
URGE
A strong impulse or desire to do something.
JOBS THAT INVOLVE TRAVELING
Back to CategoriesOccupations Requiring Frequent Travel
CRUISE DIRECTOR
A person who manages entertainment and activities on a cruise ship.
PILOT
A person who operates an aircraft.
ROADIE
A person who works on the road with a musical band or performer, handling equipment and logistics.
SALESMAN
A person whose job involves traveling to sell products or services.
NAME HOMOPHONES
Back to CategoriesWords That Sound Like Common Names
EARNEST
Sounds like the name 'Ernest' (meaning serious or sincere).
KNEEL
Sounds like the name 'Neil'.
RUSTLE
Sounds like the name 'Russell'.
TAILOR
Sounds like the name 'Taylor'.
ASTRONOMICAL TERMS PLUS A LETTER
Back to CategoriesAstronomy-Related Words with an Added Letter
COMETH
'Comet' plus 'H' (an archaic verb meaning 'comes').
NOVAK
'Nova' plus 'K' (a surname, notably of tennis player Novak Djokovic).
START
'Star' plus 'T' (to begin).
SUNG
'Sun' plus 'G' (past participle of 'sing').