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NYT Connections Answers for Feb 16, 2026

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In short, here are the answers to the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb 16, 2026.

NYT Connections Answers (No. 981)

KNEE SLAPPER

HOOT
LAUGH
RIOT
SCREAM

HOMOPHONES

DO
DOE
DOH
DOUGH

SOUNDS A CHICKEN MAKES

BUCK
CACKLE
CLUCK
SQUAWK

STRESS RESPONSES

FAWN
FIGHT
FLIGHT
FREEZE

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