NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Thursday, February 20

Larry Slawson

20 February 2025 at 12:25 am·1-min read

Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #620 on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

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If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Thursday's puzzle, you're not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down.

Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Thursday, February 20

1. Things that are designed to catch a person's attention.
2. Verbs associated with a "sleepover."
3. These words are related to a certain time of the day.
4. The words in this category were featured in a hit Netflix show.

Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).

Today's Connections Game Answers for Thursday, February 20, 2025:

1. ALERT: ALARM, FLARE, SIGNAL, SOS
2. SPEND THE NIGHT (AT): BUNK, CRASH, SLEEP, STAY
3. ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY MORNING: DEW, ROOSTER, SUNRISE, WORM
4. COOKIE CUTTER SHAPES IN "SQUID GAME": CIRCLE, STAR, TRIANGLE, UMBRELLA

How'd you do?

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Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Thursday, February 20

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