PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the July 23, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A harsh, discordant ringing sound, often produced by metal objects clashing together.
To make a ringing sound by shaking or striking metal objects.
A style of guitar music characterized by bright, ringing tones.
To cause irritation or annoyance.
The term can be used as a verb or noun and may appear in music, everyday speech, or as a slang expression.
Having a very strong or extreme degree of something, such as feeling, color, or activity.
Requiring a lot of effort or concentration.
Characterized by deep focus or seriousness.
Describing something that is highly concentrated or powerful.
The term can be used as an adjective to describe emotions, experiences, or qualities.
A round citrus fruit with a tough bright reddish-yellow rind and juicy, sweet-tart flesh.
A color that is a blend of red and yellow, resembling the fruit's skin.
A term used to describe something related to the color orange, such as orange clothing or decorations.
A surname or place name in some cultures.
The term can refer to a fruit, a color, or be used as a name.
A member of the cat family, including domestic cats and wild cats like lions and tigers.
Relating to or characteristic of cats.
A domestic cat as a pet.
Slang for a graceful or stealthy person.
The term can refer to animals, characteristics, or be used metaphorically.
Relating to or characterized by fever; having a body temperature above normal.
Showing signs of nervous excitement or energy.
Associated with or caused by feverish illness.
The term is primarily used in medical contexts but can also describe intense or feverish activity or emotions.
A sport played between two teams who take turns batting and fielding, aiming to score runs by hitting a ball and running around four bases.
The four bases arranged in a diamond shape on a baseball field.
A player's position on a base during the game.
A term used in slang to describe a level or stage in a process or relationship.
The term can refer to the sport, the physical bases on the field, or be used metaphorically in various contexts.
A small, round ball made of glass, clay, or stone, often used as a toy or in games.
A type of hard, crystalline rock used in sculpture and building.
To mark or streak with veins or patterns resembling marble.
To mix or blend ingredients in a way that creates a streaked or mottled effect, as in marbled meat or cake.
The term can refer to a material, a toy, a pattern, or a verb describing a mixing technique.
A protective garment worn over the front of the body to keep clothes clean while cooking or working.
The part of a stage in a theater that extends in front of the curtain.
A flat area around an airport runway or helipad where aircraft are parked or serviced.
A sloped edge or border, such as the paved area around a swimming pool.
The term can refer to clothing, parts of buildings or transportation facilities, and is also used in various specialized contexts.
To officially assign a job, role, or responsibility to someone.
To arrange or set a time for a meeting or event.
To designate or select someone for a specific purpose or task.
The term can be used in formal contexts such as business or government appointments.
A place where transportation vehicles such as buses, trains, or airplanes begin or end their routes and passengers can board or disembark.
A device or point where electrical connections are made.
A text-based interface used to interact with a computer's operating system.
An adjective describing something situated at the end or final stage of a process.
The term can refer to locations, devices, computer interfaces, or describe final stages; it is also used as a brand name and in medical contexts.
Feeling very happy, enthusiastic, or eager about something.
Having increased energy or activity, especially in a physical or chemical context.
In physics, being in a higher energy state than the normal or ground state.
The term can describe emotions, physical states, or scientific conditions.
A long, flat surface where airplanes take off and land.
A narrow platform where models walk to display clothing during a fashion show.
The distance a vehicle or aircraft needs to accelerate to take off.
A period of time a company can operate before it runs out of money.
The term can refer to aviation, fashion, business, or be used metaphorically.
Showing a lot of energy and activity in a way that is often uncontrolled or wild.
Characterized by fast and nervous movements or behavior.
Marked by intense excitement or agitation.
Often used to describe actions, events, or behavior that are hurried or chaotic.
A large building where aircraft are stored and maintained.
A covered structure for housing vehicles or equipment other than aircraft.
A shelter or storage area for boats or other large items.
The term is primarily used in aviation but can refer to similar storage buildings in other contexts.
To leave an aircraft after it has landed.
To disembark from any type of plane or aircraft.
To remove passengers from a plane in an emergency situation.
Commonly used in aviation contexts to describe passengers exiting an airplane.
A spherical model of Earth or another celestial body, often used for educational or navigational purposes.
A round, transparent container used to cover a light bulb.
An organization or network focused on global issues or cooperation.
A term for the entire world or Earth as a whole.
The term can refer to physical objects, organizations, or be used metaphorically to mean the world.