PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the August 26, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A large public green area in a town or city for recreation and relaxation.
To bring a vehicle to a stop and leave it temporarily in a particular place.
An area of land preserved for wildlife or natural beauty.
To position or place something in a particular spot temporarily.
The term can refer to a place, an action related to vehicles, or be used metaphorically for placing objects.
A small green citrus fruit with a sour taste, used in cooking and drinks.
A type of calcium-containing mineral used to improve soil quality.
A bright green color resembling the fruit's skin.
An open-source programming language for mathematical optimization.
The term can refer to a fruit, color, mineral, or a programming language depending on context.
A large keyboard musical instrument with strings struck by hammers, used for playing a wide range of music.
A keyboard instrument in general, including electronic versions.
A term in music notation indicating to play softly (from Italian 'piano').
A type of player piano that operates automatically.
The term can refer to the instrument, a musical dynamic marking, or related devices.
A person's strong point or talent.
In music, a direction to play loudly or strongly.
In fencing, the stronger part of the sword blade, near the hilt.
The term can also appear as a name or brand.
A musical term indicating a very slow and broad tempo.
A place name in various countries.
A type of large, open public square in some European cities.
A brand name or product name in certain industries.
Largo is primarily used in music but can also appear as a place name, brand, or in other contexts.
A musical direction indicating to play very quickly or rapidly.
A brand name for kitchen appliances, especially pressure cookers and cookware.
An expression used by magicians to indicate a quick or magical action.
A term used in software or technology to name certain products or services.
Presto can be a musical term, brand name, magician's phrase, or product name depending on context.
A person's name or mark written by themselves to identify or authorize a document.
A distinctive pattern, style, or characteristic feature of something.
An electronic code or digital mark used to verify the authenticity of a message or document.
A musical phrase or motif that identifies a composer or performer.
The term can refer to handwritten names, digital authentication marks, or distinctive identifying features in various contexts.
A single side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or document.
A young person who runs errands or assists in a formal setting, such as a legislative body.
An electronic display screen or a section of content on a website.
To contact or summon someone by sending a short message, often via a pager device.
The term can refer to physical paper, digital content, a job title, or a method of communication.
Something given voluntarily without payment in return, often as a present or donation.
A natural ability or talent.
An act of giving something as a favor or kindness.
In legal terms, a transfer of property or money without compensation.
The term can refer to presents, talents, legal transactions, or be used metaphorically.
A chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15, essential for life and commonly found in compounds like phosphate minerals.
A substance that emits light after being energized, used in glow-in-the-dark materials.
A term used in agriculture to refer to phosphorus-containing fertilizers.
Phosphorus is primarily known as a chemical element but can also refer to related substances or products containing phosphorus.
To see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive.
An archaic or literary expression used to draw attention to something.
A command or invitation to look at or notice something.
Often used in formal, literary, or religious contexts.
A series of connected metal links typically used for fastening, pulling, or securing objects.
A sequence of events or actions linked together.
A business with multiple related stores or outlets under the same brand.
A unit of measurement equal to 66 feet, used in surveying.
The term can also be used as a name, brand, or slang in various contexts.
An exclamation used to call attention to something that has just been done or revealed, meaning 'there it is' or 'here it is' in French.
A phrase used to express satisfaction or approval after completing a task.
A term sometimes used in English to add a dramatic or theatrical flair when presenting something.
Often used in casual speech or writing to highlight the completion or presentation of something; originally a French word.
A natural ability or skill in a particular activity or field.
A person who has a natural ability or skill.
A unit of weight or money used in ancient times.
The workforce or group of skilled individuals in an organization.
The term can refer to abilities, people, historical units, or groups of skilled workers.
A magic word used to invoke a sudden transformation or magical effect, popularized by comic books and media.
A mobile app for identifying music by sound.
An acronym for 'Screening Health and Zoning Assessment Method'.
A brand name for various entertainment and technology products.
SHAZAM can refer to a magic word, a music identification app, an acronym, or a brand name depending on context.
The quality or state of being physically strong or having great power and force.
The capacity to withstand or exert force without breaking or deforming.
A positive attribute or skill that contributes to effectiveness or success.
The intensity or degree of a particular feeling, quality, or attribute.
The term can refer to physical power, personal qualities, or measurable intensity in various contexts.