PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the July 24, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A small fiery particle thrown off from a fire or produced by striking two hard surfaces together.
A brief flash of light or energy.
A small amount of a quality or intense feeling, such as enthusiasm or creativity.
An ignition device in an internal combustion engine that produces a spark to ignite fuel.
The term can also be a name, brand, or slang term in various contexts.
A moderate, controlled three-beat gait of a horse, faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.
To speak in a whining or complaining manner.
To move or proceed at a steady, easy pace (informal).
Canter is primarily used in equestrian contexts but can also appear in informal speech to describe movement or manner of speaking.
A domesticated South American camelid, used as a pack animal and for its wool.
A large language model developed by Meta AI.
An acronym for 'Low Latency Messaging Architecture'.
Slang term for a person who carries heavy loads or responsibilities.
LLAMA can refer to an animal, technology-related terms, or slang depending on context.
To run at a slow, steady pace for exercise or warm-up.
To nudge or push something gently.
To cause to move slightly or shift position.
To remind or prompt someone to remember something.
Can be used as a verb or noun; also appears in names and abbreviations.
To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.
A journey or route taken on foot.
A slow or leisurely pace of movement.
An opportunity to advance to first base in baseball without hitting the ball.
The term can also be used as a name, brand, or slang in various contexts.
A large, long-haired wild or domesticated bovid native to the Himalayan region, used for carrying loads and providing milk, meat, and fiber.
To talk at length, especially in a casual or tedious way.
An acronym for 'Yet Another Killer' used informally in computing contexts.
A slang term for vomiting.
The term can refer to an animal, informal speech, slang, or an acronym depending on context.
Referring to one person or thing; not multiple or combined.
A music recording featuring one main song.
A base hit in baseball allowing the batter to reach first base.
An unmarried person.
Can be used as an adjective, noun, or verb depending on context.
Not any; no amount or number of something.
A pronoun used to indicate no one or nothing.
An abbreviation for 'number one' in some contexts.
A term used in computing to represent a null or empty value.
Can be used as a pronoun, adjective, or abbreviation depending on context.
To walk or talk in a relaxed, aimless, or leisurely way.
A long, confused, or inconsequential speech or piece of writing.
To wander without a fixed route or purpose, especially in the countryside.
A type of informal, social walk or hike.
The term can be used as a verb or noun and may appear in informal contexts.
A cue or instruction given to encourage a response or action.
A reminder or signal to begin speaking or acting.
In computing, a message or symbol indicating the system is ready for input.
An adjective meaning done quickly or without delay.
The term can be used as a noun, verb, or adjective in various contexts including conversation, computing, and general usage.
A deep fryer or a device used for frying food by submerging it in hot oil.
A young chicken raised for meat, also called a fryer chicken.
A person who fries food as a job or in cooking.
A type of fish that is small and suitable for frying.
The term can refer to cooking equipment, types of food, or a person's role in cooking.
An unmanned aircraft or ship that can operate autonomously or be remotely controlled.
A continuous low humming sound.
A male bee that does not work and mates with the queen.
A person who does tedious, repetitive work.
The term can refer to technology, sound, insects, or describe a type of worker.
To update or reload information or data to display the most current version.
To revive or restore energy or strength.
To make something feel new or clean again, such as refreshing a room or appearance.
Commonly used in computing and everyday language; can also refer to a brand name or slang in some contexts.
In baseball, the act of a batter accumulating three strikes during their turn at bat, resulting in an out.
In bowling, knocking down all the pins with the first ball of a frame.
In general use, the act of crossing out or deleting text or an item.
In labor relations, a work stoppage initiated by employees as a form of protest.
The term can be used in sports, editing, and labor contexts.
To talk rapidly and continuously in a way that is difficult to understand.
The continuous, indistinct sound made by a group of people talking.
To make a bubbling or gurgling sound, like a small stream.
To speak foolishly or without making sense.
The term can be used as a verb or noun and may also appear as a brand name or in informal speech.
A hit in baseball that allows the batter to circle all the bases and score a run without being put out.
A highly successful or impressive achievement in any field.
In informal speech, a decisive or complete success.
A term used in business to describe a very profitable deal or venture.
The term is primarily used in sports but can also be used metaphorically in everyday language.