PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the September 26, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A plant known for its aromatic leaves, often used in cooking and herbal remedies.
A place where coins are manufactured.
To produce or create something, especially coins or collectibles.
In perfect condition, especially referring to collectibles or items like coins or cards.
The term can also be a brand name, slang term, or abbreviation depending on context.
To apply force or pressure to something, often to shape, flatten, or extract.
A machine or device used for pressing or printing.
The news media or journalists collectively.
To urge or insist on something repeatedly.
The term can refer to physical action, equipment, media organizations, or the act of urging.
The small, hard seed of cereal plants like wheat, rice, or corn, used as food.
A tiny particle or fragment of a substance, such as sand or salt.
The natural pattern or texture in wood or fabric.
A unit of measurement for mass, equal to about 64.8 milligrams.
The term can refer to seeds, textures, measurements, or small particles depending on context.
Small, edible seeds from various plants, often used as food.
Slang for money or cash.
Informal term meaning 'to reveal a secret' (as in 'spill the beans').
A type of computer software component in programming (JavaBeans).
The term can refer to food, slang expressions, or technical jargon depending on context.
A carbohydrate found in many plants, used as a source of energy and thickening agent in cooking.
A substance used to stiffen fabric during ironing.
To apply starch to clothing to make it crisp.
A slang term meaning to hit someone hard.
The term can refer to a food component, a laundry product, or informal slang depending on context.
A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws, often kept as a pet or for catching mice.
A large wild feline, such as a lion or tiger.
An abbreviation for 'computerized axial tomography,' a medical imaging technique.
Slang for a person, especially a man, or a cool individual.
The term can refer to an animal, a medical abbreviation, or informal slang.
A long, green vegetable with a crisp texture, commonly eaten raw or pickled.
A slang term for a calm or cool person.
A type of plant in the gourd family.
A term used in some software or testing frameworks.
Can refer to a vegetable, a nickname, or specialized terminology in technology.
Circular bands, typically made of metal, worn as jewelry on fingers or other body parts.
Multiple circular objects or shapes arranged in a series or pattern.
Structures or formations resembling circles, such as tree rings or planetary rings.
Telephone call attempts or signals indicating an incoming call.
The term can refer to jewelry, shapes, natural formations, or actions related to telephones.
A soft, pinkish tissue that surrounds the base of teeth inside the mouth.
A type of chewy candy made from flavored, sweetened gum base.
An acronym for 'Glucose Uptake Mechanism' in biology.
A brand name for chewing gum products.
The term can refer to anatomy, food products, acronyms, or brand names depending on context.
To bend something, especially paper or fabric, so that one part lies on top of another.
A flat area on a hillside or mountain, often enclosed by ridges.
A group of animals, especially sheep, kept in an enclosure.
To give up or quit, especially in card games or competitions.
The term can be used as a verb or noun and may appear in various contexts such as crafting, geography, animal husbandry, and gaming.
Units of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, used especially in maritime and aviation contexts.
Intertwined loops of rope or string tied together.
Complex or difficult problems or situations.
Small hard lumps or growths in wood or other materials.
The term can refer to a unit of speed, physical objects, or metaphorical concepts depending on context.
A person or organization that buys goods or services from a business.
A client who regularly uses the services of a professional.
A person who receives support or assistance from an organization.
A user of a product or service, not necessarily paying for it.
The term can refer to individuals or entities in various commercial, professional, or service contexts.
To clean something using water and usually soap or detergent.
The act of cleaning oneself, especially hands or face.
A gentle flow of water over a surface, such as a river wash or wash in a desert.
A small stream or dry creek bed that temporarily fills with water after rain.
Can be used as a verb or noun; also appears in names, brands, and abbreviations.
A liquid product used to rinse the mouth to reduce oral bacteria, freshen breath, and promote dental hygiene.
A strong or forceful verbal criticism or attack.
A liquid used to clean or disinfect wounds in medical contexts.
The term primarily refers to an oral hygiene product but can also be used metaphorically or in medical contexts.
A rounded knot or lump in wood caused by abnormal growth, often prized for its unique grain patterns in woodworking.
A type of coarse wool fabric made from jute or hemp, also known as burlap.
To throw or toss something forcefully, often used in informal speech.
A surname or given name.
The term can refer to natural wood formations, types of fabric, informal actions, or personal names depending on context.
A liquid broken into small droplets and dispersed through the air.
To apply liquid in a fine mist over a surface.
To eject liquid forcefully in a stream or mist.
A device used to disperse liquid in a fine mist, such as an aerosol can.
Can be used as a noun or verb; also appears in brand names and slang.