NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Sunday, February 16

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 #616 on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

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

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Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Sunday, February 16

1. A faint, small or tiny amount of something.
2. Things that go together.
3. Well-known characters.
4. The words in this category are related to a four-legged companion (with some letters missing).

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

Today's Connections Game Answers for Sunday, February 16, 2025:

1. GLIMMER: HINT, SUGGESTION, TOUCH, TRACE
2. CORRESPOND WELL WITH: COMPLEMENT, FIT, MATCH, SUIT
3. FAMOUS PUPPETS: LAMB CHOP, OSCAR, PUNCH, TRIUMPH
4. DOG BREEDS MINUS "ER" SOUND: BOX, POINT, RETRIEVE, SET

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