PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the September 11, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular result.
A natural series of changes or developments.
A legal summons requiring someone to appear in court.
To perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on something.
The term can be used as a noun or a verb in various contexts including business, law, science, and technology.
The force that causes things to happen by chance in a way that is often positive or favorable.
A person's overall fortune or success in life.
An instance of good or bad chance affecting an event.
A quality attributed to chance rather than skill or effort.
Can be used as a noun or an informal expression; also appears in names and phrases.
A daily record of personal experiences, thoughts, or observations.
A periodical publication containing articles and research on a particular subject.
A book or ledger used for recording financial transactions.
A part of a machine, such as a shaft, that rotates within a bearing.
The term can refer to personal writing, academic publications, financial records, or mechanical components.
To break down food in the stomach and intestines so the body can absorb nutrients.
A summary or condensed version of information or news.
To think about or absorb information slowly and carefully.
To process and incorporate new experiences or ideas mentally.
The term can be used in biological, informational, and figurative contexts.
Physical activity done to improve health, fitness, or skill.
A task or activity designed to practice or test a skill or knowledge.
The act of using or applying a right, power, or option.
A military or emergency preparedness drill or training operation.
The term can refer to physical activity, practice tasks, legal actions, or training drills depending on context.
To take in or soak up a substance, energy, or information.
To fully engage or occupy someone's attention or interest.
To endure or withstand a shock, cost, or impact without being harmed or overwhelmed.
The term can be used in scientific, educational, and everyday contexts.
A person or tool that organizes tasks, events, or schedules to manage time effectively.
A book or digital app used to record appointments and to-do lists.
A professional who designs layouts or strategies, such as an urban planner.
A device or software used in project management to allocate resources and timelines.
The term can refer to both people and objects involved in organizing or scheduling activities.
A flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document for mailing or storage.
A boundary or outer covering of an object or area.
In electronics, a curve outlining the extremes of an oscillating signal.
In biology, a membrane surrounding a virus particle.
The term can also be used as a verb meaning to surround or enclose completely.
To disconnect an electrical device from its power source by removing its plug from an outlet.
To take a break from electronic devices or digital technology.
To remove a plug or stopper from an opening to allow flow or release.
To disengage or detach something from a system or network.
The term can be used literally for electrical devices or figuratively for taking breaks from technology.
A list or outline of things to be considered or done, especially in a meeting or event.
A personal plan or goal that influences someone's actions.
A hidden motive or intention behind someone's behavior.
The term can refer to a schedule, a personal plan, or a covert purpose depending on context.
To absorb or understand information or sights.
To provide shelter or accommodation to someone.
To deceive or trick someone.
To consume food or drink.
Can be used as a phrasal verb in various contexts.
A flat, thin strip or loop of material used to bind, fasten, or decorate something.
A group of musicians who play together.
A range or spectrum of frequencies in radio or sound.
A ring or circular band worn as jewelry, such as a wedding band.
The term can refer to objects, groups, or concepts in music, science, and fashion.
A person who takes photographs, especially as a profession or hobby.
A person who operates a camera for movies or television.
A person who captures images for scientific or forensic purposes.
A person who creates images using digital or traditional photographic techniques.
The term can refer to professionals, hobbyists, or artists involved in capturing images with a camera.
To focus the mind quietly and deeply, often for relaxation or spiritual purposes.
To think deeply or carefully about something.
To engage in contemplation or reflection.
The term is commonly used in contexts related to mindfulness, spirituality, and mental focus.
A person who arranges and sells flowers and floral decorations.
A shop or business that sells flowers and plants.
Someone who cultivates and grows flowers professionally.
The term can refer to both the individual who works with flowers and the place where flowers are sold.
The points or boundaries beyond which something does not or cannot extend or pass.
Restrictions or constraints on actions or behavior.
The maximum amount or degree of something allowed or possible.
In mathematics, the value that a function or sequence approaches as the input or index approaches some point.
The term can be used in various contexts including everyday language, mathematics, and legal or social rules.