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New York Times Connections Puzzle: A Challenging Weekend Challenge

This weeks New York Times Connections puzzle, number 992, proved to be a tough one for many players. The puzzle, published on February 27, 2026, required players to group 16 words into four categories with subtle links between them.

The first category focused on backstabbers, featuring words like Judas, snake, traitor, and turncoat. The second category captured the idea of an aura or vibe around someone, with words like air, impression, manner, and quality.

The third group dealt with chain reaction effects, including butterfly, domino, ripple, and snowball. The final one completed phrases with press, such as bench, drill, French, and printing.

Players online said it was a solid challenge that sparked some fun debates, making it a great way to start the weekend.

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