PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the October 3, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
An American singer and actress known for her powerful voice and hit songs like 'I Will Always Love You.'
A brand name used for various products inspired by the singer.
A reference to a music award named in her honor.
A character name in fictional works inspired by her legacy.
Primarily known as a person's name, specifically a famous entertainer.
An American actress best known for her role as Sarah Connor in the Terminator film series.
A public figure and advocate for mental health awareness.
A celebrity often recognized for her work in 1980s and 1990s action movies.
Primarily used as a proper name referring to the actress; may also appear in discussions of film and popular culture.
An American actor and musician known for his roles in films during the 1980s and early 1990s.
A stage name or pseudonym used by an artist or performer.
A symbolic or poetic phrase combining 'river' and 'phoenix' imagery.
Primarily recognized as a proper name of a person; may also appear in cultural or artistic contexts.
An American singer-songwriter and musician known for his folk and country music, active mainly in the 1970s.
The name of a commercial aircraft involved in a notable accident.
A brand or label used for various products or services.
A slang term occasionally used to refer to someone from Denver, Colorado.
John Denver is primarily recognized as a person's name but can also refer to other unrelated uses.
A company that provides stock photos, editorial images, videos, and music for creative and commercial use.
A popular online platform for licensing high-quality visual content.
A source widely used by media outlets and advertisers for professional imagery.
Often used as a brand name referring to the company or its image library.
Effortful physical work or hard manual labor, especially involving rubbing or scrubbing.
Informal term for determination or persistence in completing a task.
Slang for a homemade remedy or ointment applied by rubbing.
The term is informal and often used metaphorically to describe putting in hard work or effort.
A handheld tool used to cut open metal cans.
A person who opens cans.
A type of mechanical device on some vehicles or machines designed to open containers.
Slang for a technique or move in sports or martial arts.
Can opener can refer to a tool, a person, or slang depending on context.
A phrase used to indicate that something evil or bad is approaching or happening.
Title of a book, movie, or song.
A brand name or title for various entertainment or commercial products.
A slang expression to describe something impressive or cool.
This phrase can be used literally to describe evil events or figuratively in popular culture and branding.
Wealthy and powerful people, especially those perceived as greedy or privileged.
Large, well-fed cats.
Slang for high-ranking executives or officials.
Informal term for people who donate large sums of money to political campaigns.
The term is often used figuratively and can be considered slang or a colloquial expression.
A senior waiter in a restaurant who supervises the serving staff and manages customer service.
A person in charge of serving at a formal event or banquet.
A waiter responsible for coordinating orders between the kitchen and dining area.
The term is primarily used in the hospitality industry to denote a supervisory role among waitstaff.
An American television host and media mogul known for creating popular game shows such as Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune.
A brand name used for various entertainment-related products.
A slang term occasionally used to refer to a charismatic TV personality.
Primarily recognized as a person's name, but can also appear in brand names or informal contexts.
A large, flat, green legume seed that is eaten as a vegetable, also known as fava bean.
The plant that produces broad beans, scientifically called Vicia faba.
A type of bean used in cooking and agriculture, especially popular in Mediterranean cuisine.
Broad bean can refer to both the seed and the plant; it is also called fava bean in some regions.
A professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area, known as the New York Giants.
A very large person or object associated with New York.
A nickname for a prominent figure or entity from New York known for their influence or size.
A historical or mythical giant character linked to New York folklore.
The term can refer to a sports team, a descriptive nickname, or a cultural reference related to New York.
To meet someone at a point between two locations, usually to share travel or effort equally.
To compromise or make concessions in a disagreement.
To partially complete a task or process.
To physically stop at the midpoint of a journey.
Often used as a phrase in everyday conversation to describe compromise or meeting physically between two points.
W.C. Fields was an American comedian, actor, juggler, and writer known for his distinctive drawling voice and comedic persona.
A stage name used by the entertainer William Claude Dukenfield.
A character type representing a curmudgeonly, witty personality in early 20th-century comedy.
Primarily a proper noun referring to a specific individual; may also appear in cultural or entertainment contexts.
A sugar-free, lemon-lime flavored carbonated soft drink produced by The Coca-Cola Company.
A low-calorie version of the original Sprite beverage.
A brand name for a diet soda variant.
A popular choice for those seeking a caffeine-free soft drink option.
Diet Sprite is primarily known as a beverage brand but may also be referenced in casual conversation about diet sodas.