Get NYT Connections Hints for February 20, 2025. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #620, including word connections and hidden categories.
As a fellow word puzzle enthusiast, I've designed these hints to be progressive to preserve your enjoyment of the game. Please reveal them in order, starting from the top. While official hints and answers are available at the bottom, I strongly encourage you to think through each connection yourself before checking them.
UMBRELLA: Umbrellas protect us from rain, but who protects umbrellas from being forgotten everywhere?
When you need help, these get attention
Emergency notifications and warnings
Alert
FLARE: A flare is just a star having a temper tantrum on Earth.
Things you do when tired
Different ways to get some rest
Spend the night (at)
BUNK: The top bunk thinks it's superior until it needs to use the bathroom at night.
Things associated with daybreak
Dawn's natural companions
Associated with early morning
CRASH: Computers don't actually crash, they just need a dramatic way to take a break.
Simple geometric or protective items
Common symbols and objects that shield
Cookie cutter shapes in “squid game”
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Hint: Alert
Hint: Spend the night (at)
Hint: Associated with early morning
Hint: Cookie cutter shapes in “squid game”