New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #263 February 29, 2024

Connections is back with yet another difficult collection of sixteen words that need to be sorted. In order to get a win today, you’ll need to have a good grasp of the rules of how to play Connections, knowledge of all the words and category types, and a little bit of luck. But if you are stuck on this puzzle and can’t figure it out, you can check the guide below. There are hints to the puzzle, category hints and spoilers, as well as the full answer to today’s puzzle if you want it.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #263 for February 29, 2024

The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: LEAP, DAY, SAFE, TANG, FLOW, VAULT, AGE, JUMP, SPRING, TIME, DRIB, CHEST, ERA, COFFER, HOP, and REED.

What is the Definition of Drib?

The definition of Drib, according to Merriam-Webster is “a small amount —usually used in the phrase dribs and drabs.”

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #263 for February 29, 2024

In need of a clue or two for this minimalist puzzle game called Connections? The sections below contain a bunch of different kinds of hints, all covered up, so you won’t spoil anything you don’t want spoiled. If you are looking for the full answer, that will be at the bottom of this article.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 263

Here are some hints for the whole puzzle:

1. None of the categories are about Easter bunnies.

2. None of them are about times of the year or holidays either.

3. Reed and Tang are in the same category.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in this
relaxing puzzle game
:
Lope, Bounce.

Yellow Connections Category Answer for February 29, 2024

The category for the yellow/straightforward
Connections
is
Propel into the Air.

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 29, 2024

The answer to the yellow/straightforward
Connections
is
Propel into the Air.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Hop, Jump, Leap, Spring.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:
Other things that fit into this category: Bank, Safety Deposit Box, Secret Compartment

Green Connections Category Answer for February 29, 2024

The category for the green/medium difficulty
Connections
is
Place to Store Valuables.

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 29, 2024

The answer to the green/medium difficulty
Connections
is
Place to Store Valuables.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Chest, Coffer, Safe, Vault.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Blue Connections Category Answer for February 29, 2024

The category for the blue/difficult
Connections
is
Period.

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 29, 2024

The answer to the blue/difficult
Connections
is
Period.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Age, Day, Era, Time.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:
Read these words backwards to see how they fit together.

Purple Connections Category Answer for February 29, 2024

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in
Connections
is
Backwards Animals.

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 29, 2024

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in
Connections
is
Backwards Animals.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Drib, Flow, Reed, Tang.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #263

Looking for the full spoiler for the NYT Connections puzzle game? Check in the expandable section below for the answer.

• Yellow – Propel into the Air
  : Hop, Jump, Leap, Spring
• Green – Place to Store Valuables
  : Chest, Coffer, Sade, Vault
• Blue – Period
  : Age, Day, Era, Time
• Purple – Backwards Animals
  : Drib, Flow, Reed, Tang

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