PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the September 2, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A curved piece of wood or other material used to shoot arrows.
The front part of a ship or boat.
A decorative knot made of ribbon or fabric.
The act of bending the upper body forward as a gesture of respect or greeting.
The term can refer to objects, actions, or parts of a structure and is pronounced differently depending on meaning.
An exclamation used to express surprise, admiration, or excitement.
A popular online multiplayer game called World of Warcraft.
An abbreviation for 'Wide Open West,' a telecommunications company.
Slang for something impressive or excellent.
'WOW' can be used as an interjection, a brand name, an abbreviation, or slang depending on context.
The highest point or uppermost part of something.
A garment worn on the upper body, such as a shirt or blouse.
A spinning toy that balances on a point when set in motion.
To surpass or exceed in amount, degree, or rank.
The term can be used as a noun, verb, or adjective and may appear in various contexts including clothing, ranking, and objects.
The bottom surface of a room on which one stands or walks.
A level or story in a building.
The surface of a space used for a particular activity, such as a dance floor or trading floor.
To knock someone down or cause them to fall to the ground.
The term can be used as a noun or a verb and appears in various contexts including architecture, sports, and finance.
A cereal plant that yields large grains, or kernels, set in rows on a cob, commonly grown for food and livestock feed.
A small, hardened area of skin, typically on the foot, caused by pressure or friction.
In British English, any type of grain, such as wheat or barley.
A type of sugar derived from corn, often used as a sweetener in processed foods.
The term can refer to a plant, a skin condition, or various food products depending on context.
A food product made from ground meat, spices, and other ingredients, typically encased in a skin and cooked by frying, grilling, or smoking.
A slang term for a man's penis.
A term used in some sports to describe a player who is less skilled or a substitute.
A type of software bug or error that causes unexpected behavior.
The term can refer to food, slang, sports jargon, or technical contexts depending on usage.
Tasting of or containing salt.
Feeling irritated or annoyed, especially in a sarcastic or humorous way.
Describing language or behavior that is rude or vulgar.
Having a strong or sharp flavor or attitude.
The term can be used literally to describe taste or figuratively as slang for emotions or behavior.
A domesticated ruminant animal with a thick woolly coat, raised for its wool, meat, and milk.
A person who is easily influenced or led, often without independent thought.
A term used in heraldry to describe a specific stylized representation of a sheep.
Slang for a member of a particular group or community, often used affectionately.
The term can refer to the animal, be used metaphorically for people, or appear in names and slang.
To save someone or something from a dangerous or distressing situation.
An act of saving or being saved from danger.
A service or organization dedicated to saving lives or property.
To retrieve data or equipment from a compromised state.
The term can be used as a verb or noun and may refer to emergency services, animal saving efforts, or data recovery.
A solid form of resin obtained from pines and some other plants, used to increase friction on the bows of string instruments or in various industrial applications.
A sticky substance derived from cannabis used for concentrates.
A type of friction enhancer applied to the hands of athletes like gymnasts and baseball pitchers.
Rosin can refer to a natural resin, a cannabis concentrate, or a grip aid depending on context.
To impress or overwhelm someone with a striking display of brilliance or skill.
To cause temporary blindness or confusion by a bright light.
A pattern of contrasting shapes or colors used to camouflage ships during wartime.
The term can be used as a verb or noun and may appear in artistic, military, or informal contexts.
A large area of flat or gently rolling grassland, especially in North America, with few trees.
A type of ecosystem characterized by tall grasses and wildflowers.
A region or landscape dominated by prairie vegetation.
The term can also be used in place names and as a descriptive term in ecology.
A device attached to the back of a violin or viola to support the instrument on the player's shoulder for comfort and stability.
A padded support used in physical therapy to relieve shoulder strain.
A type of furniture accessory designed to provide extra comfort on a chair's shoulder area.
The term is primarily used in music but can also refer to physical therapy equipment or furniture accessories.
The activity of pursuing and killing wild animals for food, sport, or population control.
Searching carefully for something or someone.
Engaging in a determined effort to find or obtain something, such as a job or information.
The term can refer to both the literal act of hunting animals and metaphorical uses involving searching or seeking.
To silence or reduce the sound of something, especially a device or instrument.
A person who does not speak or is unable to speak.
A device used to soften or silence the sound of a musical instrument.
To temporarily disable notifications or sounds on electronic devices.
The term can be used as a verb, adjective, or noun in different contexts.
To cause someone to become temporarily unconscious or unable to react, usually by a sudden blow or shock.
To impress or astonish someone greatly.
In telecommunications, a protocol used to discover the public IP address and port mappings of a device behind a NAT firewall.
To temporarily disable or immobilize an electronic device or system.
The term can be used as a verb or noun and may appear in medical, technological, or informal contexts.