LITTLE
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Young or juvenile.
Insignificant or unimportant.
Used as a term of endearment or affection.
Can be used as an adjective, adverb, noun, or part of phrases; also appears in names and idiomatic expressions.
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Connections definitions for October 2, 2026
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the October 2, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
REAL ESTATE
Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water.
The business of buying, selling, or renting land, buildings, or housing.
Legal rights and interests in land and property.
Physical property used for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes.
Can refer to property, the market for property, or the legal aspects of property ownership.
COMMON
Belonging to or shared by all members of a group or community.
Ordinary or usual; not special or unique.
Widespread or frequently encountered.
Relating to the general public or the lower social classes.
Common can be used as an adjective, noun, or proper noun in different contexts.
RING
A small circular band, typically made of metal, worn on a finger as jewelry or a symbol.
A circular shape or object resembling a band or loop.
An enclosed area for sports or entertainment, such as a boxing ring.
A sound made by a bell or phone, often a clear, resonant tone.
The term can also be a name, brand, or slang in various contexts.
INDEX
A list or catalog that organizes information, often found at the end of a book or database, to help locate specific items.
A statistical measure representing a value or position within a set, such as a stock market index.
In computing, a numerical position used to access elements within an array or list.
A pointer or reference used in databases to speed up data retrieval.
The term can be used in various fields including publishing, finance, computing, and databases.
FUND
A sum of money saved or made available for a specific purpose.
An organization or institution that manages money for investment or charitable purposes.
To provide money for a project, activity, or organization.
A stock or bond investment pool managed by professionals.
The term can refer to money, financial organizations, or the act of providing money.
BANKROLL
A supply of money available for spending or investment, especially for gambling or business purposes.
The total amount of money a gambler has set aside for betting.
To provide financial support or funding for a project or venture.
The term can be used as a noun or a verb and is commonly associated with finance and gambling contexts.
RIB
A small, lightweight boat with a rigid hull and inflatable sides, often used for rescue or recreational purposes.
Abbreviation for 'Rest in Bed' in medical contexts.
Abbreviation for 'Ribosome' in biology.
A bone forming the rib cage in vertebrates.
RIB can refer to a type of boat, anatomical term, or various abbreviations depending on context.
STANDARD
A level of quality or attainment used as a measure or norm.
A widely accepted or established model or example.
A flag or banner representing a group or organization.
An agreed-upon specification or criterion in technical or professional contexts.
The term can refer to quality measures, flags, technical specifications, or be used as an adjective meaning usual or normal.
MIDDLE
The point or position that is equally distant from the ends or sides of something.
An average or intermediate level or amount.
A central part or section of something.
To place or put something in the middle position.
Can be used as a noun, adjective, or verb.
STOCK
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.
SUPPORT
To bear the weight of something or provide assistance to help maintain or improve it.
To agree with or advocate for a cause, person, or idea.
To provide financial or emotional aid to someone.
In computing, to offer technical assistance or compatibility for software or hardware.
The term can be used as a noun or a verb and appears in various contexts including emotional, technical, financial, and structural.
BACK
The rear surface or part of something, especially the human body from the neck to the lower spine.
To support or endorse someone or something.
To move backward or reverse direction.
The side opposite the front of an object or place.
Can be used as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb depending on context.
NUMBER
A symbol or word used to represent a quantity or value in counting, measuring, or labeling.
A person or thing regarded as having a particular quality or characteristic.
A musical composition or performance, especially in a show or concert.
An issue or edition of a publication, such as a magazine or newspaper.
The term can refer to mathematical concepts, identifiers, or artistic elements depending on context.
ROUTINE
A regular or habitual sequence of actions or tasks.
A set of instructions in programming that performs a specific task.
A planned series of movements in dance or gymnastics.
A comedy or entertainment act performed by a comedian or entertainer.
The term can refer to everyday habits, technical procedures, or performance segments depending on context.
TIME
The continuous progression of existence and events from the past through the present to the future.
A measurement unit used to quantify durations, such as seconds, minutes, or hours.
An appointed moment or period for a specific activity or event.
A concept in physics representing a dimension in which events occur in sequence.
The term can refer to a concept, a measurement, or be used in various phrases and names.