PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the September 30, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A handheld musical instrument with a circular frame and pairs of small metal jingles, played by shaking or striking.
A type of dance involving the use of a tambourine.
A decorative accessory resembling a tambourine used in costumes or performances.
The term can also appear in brand names or as a metaphor in various contexts.
A wall or partition dividing two cavities or spaces in the body.
A thin plate or membrane separating two chambers in an organism or structure.
In botany, the part of a fruit or seed pod that separates the seeds into compartments.
The term is primarily used in anatomy and biology.
Meeting an acceptable standard; satisfactory or adequate in quality or behavior.
Respectable or honorable in character.
Modest or moderate in size, amount, or extent.
Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion.
The term can be used as an adjective to describe quality, behavior, or suitability.
A certificate or agreement representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically a government or corporation, promising repayment with interest.
A strong connection or relationship between people or things.
A chemical force that holds atoms together in a molecule.
A type of financial instrument used to raise capital.
The term can refer to financial instruments, personal relationships, chemical connections, or be used as a name or brand.
A cocktail made with gin and vermouth, typically garnished with an olive or a lemon twist.
A brand of Italian vermouth and sparkling wine.
A style of glassware designed for serving cocktails.
A surname of Italian origin.
The term can refer to a drink, a brand, a glass type, or a personal name.
A choice or alternative that can be selected from a set of possibilities.
A contract giving the right to buy or sell an asset at a specified price before a certain date.
A feature or setting that can be turned on or off in software or devices.
The act of choosing or deciding among alternatives.
The term can be used in finance, technology, and everyday language to indicate choices or rights.
Something new, unusual, or original that attracts attention or interest.
A small, inexpensive toy or ornament often used as a gift or souvenir.
The quality of being new or unique in design or idea.
A brief, amusing, or unusual event or item.
The term can refer to objects, ideas, or experiences and is sometimes used in marketing or entertainment contexts.
A facility for gambling that typically offers games like slots, poker, blackjack, and roulette.
A building or room used for social gatherings and entertainment, not necessarily involving gambling.
A brand name for various businesses or products.
An acronym that can stand for different organizations or concepts depending on context.
The term can refer to a gambling venue, a social club, a brand, or an acronym depending on context.
A type of paint contained in a pressurized can that is released as a fine mist for easy and even application on surfaces.
The act of applying paint using a spray can or spray gun.
A product used for marking or decorating surfaces quickly.
A method of painting that allows for fast coverage and smooth finishes.
Can refer to both the product and the action of using it.
A 1983 James Bond film featuring the secret agent on a mission involving a jewel-smuggling operation and a plot to trigger a nuclear war.
A female octopus.
A slang term sometimes used to describe a person with many arms or tasks.
A brand name or title used in various entertainment or commercial contexts.
The term is primarily known as a film title but can also refer to animals, slang, or brand names.
The undercover alias used by FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone during his infiltration of the Mafia in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
The title of a 1997 crime film based on Pistone's undercover work.
A nickname sometimes used to refer to someone involved in undercover or covert operations.
The term can refer to a person's alias, a movie title, or be used metaphorically in law enforcement contexts.
The period of time that comes after the present moment.
A financial contract to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specific date.
Something that is expected or planned to happen later.
A concept in grammar indicating actions or events that will happen later.
The term can be used in various contexts including time, finance, grammar, and as a general concept.
A male given name, often a nickname derived from 'Benjamin' or used informally.
A slang term for a gangster or mobster, especially from the early 20th century.
A brand or character name in various media and entertainment contexts.
An informal term for a small insect or pest.
BUGSY can be a personal name, a slang term, or a brand/character name depending on context.
A mechanical drawing toy with two knobs that control a stylus to create line art on a screen covered with aluminum powder.
A brand name for the specific drawing toy.
A slang term meaning to erase or start over, inspired by the toy's function.
Often used as a proper noun referring to the toy, but can also be used metaphorically in informal contexts.
A supply of goods or materials kept on hand for sale or use.
The shares representing ownership in a company.
The liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been simmered to extract flavor, used as a base for soups and sauces.
A part of a firearm that is held against the shoulder when firing.
The term can refer to finance, cooking, inventory, or parts of equipment depending on context.
A nickname or title referring to a person with a prominent facial scar, often associated with the 1983 crime film starring Al Pacino.
The 1932 gangster film titled 'Scarface' starring Paul Muni.
A slang term for someone who is tough or intimidating due to facial scars.
A brand name used for various products or entertainment media.
The term 'Scarface' can refer to films, characters, nicknames, or brands and is sometimes used in slang contexts.