PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the September 27, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
An American hip-hop group known for their influential music and unique style, originating from Staten Island, New York.
A style of martial arts inspired by the Wudang Mountains in China.
A brand or name used in various entertainment or merchandise contexts.
The term can refer to the music group, martial arts styles, or be used as a brand or cultural reference.
A person or company that transports goods or people from one place to another.
A device or medium that transmits signals or data, such as in telecommunications.
An organism that carries and transmits a disease without showing symptoms.
A person or entity that holds and conveys something, such as a mail carrier or insurance carrier.
The term can refer to various roles in transportation, communication, biology, and business contexts.
The process by which a device or animal automatically returns to a specific location or target.
The act of guiding a missile or projectile toward its target using sensors.
The behavior of animals returning to their birthplace or nest.
The adjustment of equipment to align precisely with a reference point.
Can refer to biological behavior, technology, or mechanical processes.
A small, enclosed space or compartment used for a specific purpose, such as voting, telephone calls, or selling goods.
A stall or stand at a market or fair where items are sold.
A seating area in a restaurant or bar, often partially enclosed for privacy.
A surname or family name.
The term can refer to physical spaces, a surname, or commercial stands.
A simple seat without a back or arms, typically with three or four legs.
Solid waste excreted from the bowels.
A small table or stand used to hold items.
A support or base for a plant cutting to encourage growth.
The term can refer to furniture, biological waste, or gardening equipment depending on context.
A small, round ball made of glass, clay, or stone, often used as a toy or in games.
A type of hard, crystalline rock used in sculpture and building.
To mark or streak with veins or patterns resembling marble.
To mix or blend ingredients in a way that creates a streaked or mottled effect, as in marbled meat or cake.
The term can refer to a material, a toy, a pattern, or a verb describing a mixing technique.
The act of cooking food, especially meat, over an open flame or hot coals outdoors.
Social event centered around cooking and eating grilled food outdoors.
The process of applying barbecue sauce or seasoning to food before or during grilling.
Often used informally to describe both the cooking method and the social gathering involving grilled food.
A person who controls or manages the functioning of a machine, system, or process.
A symbol or function in mathematics or programming that performs a specific operation.
A person who runs a telephone switchboard or handles communications.
A business or organization that provides a particular service, such as a network operator.
The term can refer to job titles, technical symbols, or companies depending on context.
A natural, fine-grained earth material that becomes soft and moldable when wet and hardens when fired, commonly used in pottery and construction.
A type of soil rich in minerals and nutrients, often sticky when wet.
Informal term for a person's character or nature, as in 'good clay' meaning good character.
A brand name or trademark in various industries.
The term can refer to a material, soil type, personal character, or be used as a name or brand.
A long, narrow seat or bench, often built-in along a wall or in a dining area.
A small raised platform or step, especially in a theater or auditorium.
A type of low wall or ledge used in fortifications.
The term can refer to furniture, architectural features, or historical military structures.
A system of interconnected computers or devices that share data and resources.
A group or system of interconnected people or organizations.
A broadcasting company that distributes television or radio programs.
A mesh of interconnected roads or pathways.
The term can refer to technology, social groups, broadcasting companies, or physical connections.
A piece of furniture designed for one person to sit on, typically having a back and four legs.
The person leading a meeting or organization, such as a chairperson.
To preside over or lead a meeting or committee.
A seat or position of authority or leadership.
The term can refer to furniture, a leadership role, or the act of leading a meeting.
A surname of Irish origin, often used as a family name.
A reference to Lindsay Lohan, an American actress and singer.
A term used in some Buddhist contexts to refer to an enlightened disciple or arhat.
A brand name or trademark in various commercial products.
LOHAN can be a surname, a personal name, a cultural reference, or a brand name depending on context.
A metal alloy made primarily of copper and tin, known for its hardness and resistance to corrosion.
A brownish-orange color resembling the metal alloy.
An award or medal given for third place in a competition.
A term used in gaming to describe a low or beginner skill level.
Bronze can refer to a metal, a color, an award, or slang in gaming contexts.
An individual or organization that supplies goods or services to others.
A person who supports or takes care of someone, especially financially.
A company or entity that offers internet or telecommunications services.
A healthcare professional or facility that delivers medical care.
The term can refer to various roles in business, healthcare, and support contexts.
A soft mixture applied to walls or skin that hardens as it dries.
A bandage used to cover small wounds (British English).
A material used in sculpture to create molds or casts.
To cover a surface thickly or completely with a substance.
The term can refer to building materials, medical dressings, or the act of covering something.