NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Sunday, February 2

Larry Slawson

2 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 #602 on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

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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.

Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Sunday, February 2

1. To feel low and/or gloomy.
2. Animal names that have another meaning.
3. Related to a specific television genre.
4. Common names/phrases that follow a certain letter of the alphabet.

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

Today's Connections Game Answers for Sunday, February 2, 2025:

1. DEJECTED: BLUE, DOWN, HANGDOG, SORRY
2. BIRDS THAT ARE VERBS: DUCK, GROUSE, HAWK, SWALLOW
3. TV COMEDY FAMILIES: GRIFFIN, MUNSTER, PARTRIDGE, PICKLES
4. WORDS AFTER "K": MART, POP, STREET, SWISS

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Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Sunday, February 2

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