PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the September 10, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
An enclosed outdoor space attached to a house that allows cats to experience the outdoors safely.
A brand name for pet products.
An abbreviation for 'cat patio' in informal contexts.
A slang term used by cat enthusiasts to describe any cat-friendly outdoor area.
The term 'catio' is primarily used to describe a specific type of outdoor enclosure for cats but can also appear as a brand name or informal abbreviation.
An electric current that reverses direction periodically, typically used in power supply systems.
A type of current in which the flow of electric charge changes direction at regular intervals.
Electricity delivered in a waveform that oscillates between positive and negative values.
Commonly abbreviated as AC, it contrasts with direct current (DC).
A heavy, soft, bluish-gray metal used in batteries, radiation shielding, and construction.
To guide or direct a group or activity.
A position at the front or in advance, such as in a race or competition.
An initial clue or piece of information in an investigation or sales opportunity.
The term can be a noun or a verb and is also used as a name, brand, and slang in various contexts.
A rope or wire on which clothes are hung to dry after washing.
A line of clothing items displayed for sale or exhibition.
A term used in wrestling for a move where a wrestler knocks down an opponent by extending their arm horizontally.
The term is primarily used to describe a drying line but can also appear in sports or retail contexts.
A city in New Jersey, USA, known for its casinos, boardwalk, and beaches.
A type of card game similar to blackjack.
A brand name used by various businesses and products.
A historical reference to a major East Coast port city.
Atlantic City is primarily known as a place name but can also appear in other contexts such as games, brands, or historical references.
To stand for or symbolize something or someone.
To act or speak on behalf of a person or group.
To depict or portray in a work of art or description.
To present or show information or data in a particular form.
The term can be used in legal, artistic, political, and everyday contexts.
A device that cools and dehumidifies indoor air to improve comfort.
A system used to regulate temperature and air quality in vehicles.
An appliance that filters and circulates air in a building.
The term can refer to both portable units and built-in systems for climate control.
A radio format that features a mix of current and recent popular music aimed at adult listeners, often including soft rock, pop, and ballads.
A genre of music targeting mature audiences with themes relevant to adult life.
A category in music charts representing songs popular among adult demographics.
A style of television programming designed for adult viewers with contemporary themes.
The term is primarily used in media and entertainment contexts, especially radio and music industries.
A radioactive chemical element with the symbol Ac and atomic number 89, used primarily in scientific research.
A rare earth metal found in uranium ores.
A source of neutrons in nuclear reactors.
Actinium is primarily known as a chemical element but may appear in scientific or educational contexts.
A navigational instrument used to measure the angle between two visible objects, commonly used to determine latitude and longitude at sea.
A tool used in astronomy to measure the angular distance between celestial objects.
A device used in surveying to measure angles.
A term sometimes used metaphorically to describe a tool or method for precise measurement or guidance.
The term 'sextant' primarily refers to a navigational instrument but can also appear in other contexts related to measurement or guidance.
A dry, barren region with steep slopes, minimal vegetation, and heavily eroded soil, often found in arid or semi-arid areas.
A type of rugged terrain characterized by deep gullies and sharp ridges.
A name used for certain parks or protected natural areas featuring such terrain.
A title used in media, such as films or music albums.
The term can refer to geographic features, place names, or be used in cultural contexts like titles.
A yellow chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, commonly found in nature and used in fertilizers, matches, and sulfuric acid production.
A nonmetallic element known for its distinct smell when burned.
A component in some proteins and vitamins essential for life.
A traditional name for brimstone, often referenced in historical or religious texts.
The term can refer to the chemical element, substances containing it, or be used metaphorically in literature and religion.
A name often used for a road or route, sometimes associated with scenic drives or historic paths.
Title of a 1958 song by Robert Mitchum.
Name of a 2016 American drama film directed by Jim Cummings.
Nickname for a type of illegal moonshine-running route in the Appalachian region.
The term can refer to places, entertainment titles, or slang for specific routes.
A container designed to hold and display flowers, often used for decoration on windowsills, balconies, or tables.
A box-shaped packaging used for storing or gifting flowers.
A decorative planter box attached to the exterior of a building for growing flowers.
The term can refer to both a physical container for flowers and packaging used in floristry.
A chemical element with the symbol Kr and atomic number 36, known as a colorless, odorless noble gas used in lighting and photography.
A fictional planet in the Superman comic book series, known as Superman's home world.
A brand name or trademark used by various companies or products.
A term used in science fiction to denote something related to krypton or Kryptonian culture.
Krypton can refer to a chemical element, fictional settings, brand names, or slang depending on context.
A phrase expressing a strong desire or natural ability to run or move freely and energetically.
Title of a famous 1975 album and song by Bruce Springsteen.
A motivational slogan encouraging freedom and ambition.
A name used for various running clubs and events.
Often used as a phrase, title, or slogan in music, sports, and motivational contexts.