PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the August 11, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
Sliced bread browned by heat, often eaten for breakfast or as a snack.
A ritual in which people raise their glasses and drink to honor someone or something.
A person who is in trouble or doomed.
A message displayed on a screen briefly to provide feedback or information in computing.
The term can refer to food, a celebratory act, a slang expression, or a technical term in computing.
An affirmative response meaning 'yes,' often used in formal or nautical contexts.
A term used to express agreement or approval in voting.
A slang expression for 'yes' or 'okay' in casual conversation.
The term can be used as a standalone affirmation, a voting option, or informal slang.
A word used to express approval or praise, especially after a performance.
A code word representing the letter 'B' in the NATO phonetic alphabet.
A television network known for reality and lifestyle programming.
A term used in military communication to indicate a specific unit or location.
The term can be used as an exclamation, a code word, a brand name, or in military contexts.
Past tense of 'sell,' meaning to have exchanged something for money or its equivalent.
An announcement indicating that an item or property has been purchased.
A military term indicating that a soldier has been recruited or enlisted.
Informal expression used to show strong agreement or commitment to a proposal or idea.
The term 'sold' can be used as a verb, an announcement, or informal slang.
A wager or stake placed on the outcome of an event, typically a game or contest.
An expression of confidence or certainty, as in 'You bet!' meaning 'Definitely.'
An abbreviation for Black Entertainment Television, a cable TV channel.
Slang for agreement or affirmation, similar to saying 'okay' or 'yes.'
The term can be used as a noun, verb, abbreviation, or slang expression.
Completed; finished; no more work or action needed.
Used to indicate agreement or readiness to proceed.
In cooking, describing food that has been fully cooked.
Informal expression meaning tired or fed up.
"Done" can be used as an adjective, adverb, or interjection in various contexts.
The study or record of past events, particularly in human affairs.
A chronological record of events affecting a particular country, subject, or person.
The background or past experience of a person or thing.
A medical record of a patient's past illnesses and treatments.
The term can refer to academic study, personal background, or medical context.
Third-person singular form of the verb 'know,' meaning to be aware of or have information about something.
Used informally to indicate certainty or confidence about a fact or situation.
A slang term meaning to understand or be familiar with someone or something.
Commonly used as a verb form; can also appear in idiomatic expressions.
A fast-running, long-eared mammal similar to a rabbit, known for its speed and agility.
A person who moves quickly or is very fast.
In racing or hunting, an animal or person that others chase.
Slang for a quick or hasty action.
The term can also be a surname or part of brand names.
The act of moving or traveling from one place to another.
The state of functioning or operating (e.g., a machine is going).
An attempt or effort to achieve something (e.g., having a go at a task).
The condition or quality of a surface, especially in sports like horse racing (e.g., the going was muddy).
"Going" can function as a noun, verb form, or adjective depending on context.
Moving in one side and out the other side of an opening, channel, or location.
From beginning to end of a process or period.
By means of or because of something.
Complete or finished with something.
Can be used as a preposition, adverb, or adjective.
An adverb meaning two times or on two occasions.
The name of a South Korean girl group.
Used in mathematics or programming to indicate multiplication by two.
Can be used as an adverb, a proper noun (name), or in technical contexts.
At one time; formerly; previously.
One time; on a single occasion.
A Spanish word meaning 'eleven.'
An acronym for the Organization of National Cooperation and Economic Development.
Can be used as an adverb, a noun, or a proper noun depending on context.
Past tense of 'sink,' meaning to go down below the surface of water or another liquid.
A fixed basin with a water supply and drain, typically found in a kitchen or bathroom.
In finance, to lose value or decrease in price.
Slang for something that has failed or been ruined.
The term can be used as a verb, noun, or slang in different contexts.
A type of tree native to China, known for its seeds that produce tung oil used in wood finishing and paint.
A surname of Chinese origin.
An informal term for the tongue, used in some dialects or slang.
Tung can refer to a tree, a surname, or slang for tongue depending on context.
A country in North America known as the United States of America, consisting of 50 states and a federal district.
An abbreviation for United States Army.
A common acronym used in sports to represent American teams.
A brand name or acronym used by various organizations and companies.
USA is primarily used as an abbreviation for the United States of America but can also refer to other entities depending on context.