PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the August 17, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A set of instructions that can be recorded and executed to automate repetitive tasks in software applications.
A prefix meaning large-scale or long-term, as in macroeconomics.
A type of photography that captures extreme close-up images of small subjects.
An abbreviation for macrophage, a type of immune cell in biology.
The term can refer to computing, photography, biology, or be used as a prefix in various contexts.
To come into the presence or company of someone by arrangement or chance.
To fulfill or satisfy a requirement or condition.
A gathering or assembly of people for a specific purpose, such as a sports event or meeting.
To encounter or face something, such as a challenge or situation.
Can be used as a verb or noun; also appears in names and phrases.
A small platform on wheels used to move heavy objects or equipment easily.
A child's toy resembling a small human figure.
A device used in filmmaking to create smooth camera movements.
A female sheep, especially one that has been cloned.
The term can refer to various objects or concepts in different contexts, including tools, toys, animals, and technology.
A motherless calf found in a cattle herd.
A type of small boat used in fishing.
Slang term for a clumsy or awkward person.
The term is primarily used in ranching contexts but can appear as slang or in other specialized uses.
A video communication platform that allows users to hold virtual meetings, webinars, and video calls.
To move quickly or suddenly, often with a humming or buzzing sound.
To adjust the focal length of a camera lens to make the subject appear closer or farther away.
A rapid increase or surge in something, such as prices or activity.
The term can refer to a brand name, a verb describing movement or camera adjustment, or slang for a rapid change.
Domesticated bovine animals raised for meat, milk, or labor.
A group or herd of such animals.
People regarded collectively, especially as a group that is controlled or herded.
Slang for a large number of people or things considered as a mass.
The term can refer to animals, groups of people, or be used metaphorically in various contexts.
A type of wide-angle lens that produces a distorted, spherical image, often used in photography and videography.
A visual effect that mimics the distortion created by a fisheye lens.
A slang term for a small, round peephole or viewing window.
A type of camera or smartphone lens attachment designed to capture ultra-wide images.
Fisheye can refer to a lens type, a visual effect, or related photographic equipment.
A set of written instructions that a computer program follows to perform a specific task.
The written text of a play, movie, or broadcast.
A style of handwriting or calligraphy.
An official document or certificate, especially in historical contexts.
The term can refer to computer programming, written texts for performances, handwriting styles, or formal documents.
A male given name, often a diminutive form of William.
Slang term for a penis.
A nickname or informal name for someone named William.
A brand or character name in various media or products.
Willie is primarily used as a personal name but can also appear as slang or in brand names.
A score of one stroke under par on a hole in golf.
A small bird.
A shuttlecock used in badminton.
A term of endearment or nickname for a person.
The term can be used in sports, as a name, or informally as a nickname.
A person who is easily blamed or tricked, often used to describe someone set up to take the blame for a wrongdoing.
A female given name, short for Patricia.
An acronym for Programmed Airline Ticket System (used in some airline industries).
The term can be used as a slang term or a proper name.
A specific activity or purpose that something is designed or expected to perform.
A mathematical relation that assigns each input exactly one output.
An event or social gathering.
A role or duty performed by a person or thing.
The term can be used in various contexts including mathematics, programming, social events, and general descriptions of roles or purposes.
A close gathering of people or animals, often to discuss something or stay warm.
A brief meeting or conference, especially among team members.
In American football, a quick team huddle to plan the next play.
To crowd together closely.
The term can be used as a noun or a verb and is common in sports and informal contexts.
A set of mathematical symbols and rules used to calculate or express a relationship between quantities.
A prescribed method or procedure for doing something.
A written recipe or set of instructions for preparing a substance, especially in chemistry or cooking.
A commercial product designed for infants as a substitute for breast milk.
The term can refer to mathematical expressions, methods, recipes, or commercial products, depending on context.
A common male given name, often used as a diminutive form of John.
A slang term for a condom.
A brand name for various products, including tools and motorcycles.
A nickname for a person, sometimes used informally or affectionately.
The term can be a personal name, slang, brand, or nickname depending on context.
A group of people organized to work together toward a common goal.
Microsoft Teams, a collaboration and communication software platform.
An acronym for various organizations or concepts depending on context.
Sports teams competing in games or tournaments.
The term can refer to groups of people, software products, or be used as an acronym in different fields.