PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the October 17, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A city in California known for its shopping, dining, and public art.
An acronym for British Robot Association.
A type of natural asphalt used in construction and paving.
A Spanish word meaning 'tar' or 'pitch', a sticky black substance.
BREA can be a place name, an acronym, or a common noun in Spanish.
A male monarch or ruler of a kingdom or territory.
A playing card with a picture of a king, typically ranked above a queen and below an ace.
A title used to describe a man who is highly skilled or dominant in a particular field or activity.
A male animal that is dominant or leader within a group, especially in species with hierarchical social structures.
The term can also be used as a name, title, or slang expression.
A quick, sharp cracking sound or action.
A sudden, brief photograph taken with a camera.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a U.S. government aid program for food purchases.
A card game where players call out 'snap' when two cards match.
The term can be a common word, an acronym, a brand name, or slang depending on context.
A network utility used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (IP) network by sending ICMP echo request messages and measuring response time.
A short, high-pitched sound, often used to get someone's attention.
To send a brief electronic message or notification to someone, especially to check if they are available.
In table tennis, the sound made when the ball hits the paddle or table.
The term can be used in computing, everyday speech, and as an onomatopoeic sound.
Not moving or making a sound; motionless or quiet.
A device used to distill liquids, especially alcohol.
A photograph or image taken from a movie or video.
Continuing to happen or exist without change.
Can be used as an adjective, noun, adverb, or verb depending on context.
A Spanish word meaning 'peace'.
An acronym for 'Plataforma Aeroespacial de Zaragoza', a Spanish aerospace platform.
The name of a Russian satellite launched for Earth observation.
A surname of Spanish origin.
PAZ can be a word in Spanish, an acronym, a proper name, or a brand.
Frozen precipitation consisting of white ice crystals that fall from clouds.
A slang term for cocaine.
An acronym for 'Special Needs Opportunity for Work' in some contexts.
A television channel in Australia focused on winter sports.
The term can refer to weather phenomena, slang, acronyms, or brand names depending on context.
The act of firing a gun or other weapon.
An attempt to score in sports like basketball or soccer.
A small measured amount of liquid, especially alcohol.
A photograph or video recording.
Can also be used as a name, slang term, or abbreviation in various contexts.
A person, often an artist or writer, who lives an unconventional, free-spirited lifestyle, typically valuing creativity and individuality over material wealth.
A style of fashion or decor characterized by artistic, eclectic, and often vintage elements.
A member of a social group that rejects traditional norms and embraces alternative cultural expressions.
The term can also appear as a name or in brand names, and is sometimes used in fashion and cultural contexts.
A person who plays the fiddle, a type of violin, especially in folk music.
A person who cheats or falsifies records or accounts.
A software tool used for monitoring and debugging web traffic.
Someone who fiddles or tinkers with something, often in a distracting or unproductive way.
The term can refer to a musician, a software tool, or be used metaphorically for someone who manipulates or tampers with something.
A warning or signal indicating a need for immediate attention or action.
Being watchful and ready to respond.
A notification on a device or system about an event or update.
A state of heightened awareness or vigilance.
The term can be used as a noun, adjective, or verb and may also appear as a name or brand.
To produce text or images on paper using a printer or similar device.
To produce text or images on a screen or surface digitally.
To publish or distribute written material in physical or digital form.
To make a visible mark or impression, such as a fingerprint or stamp.
The term can refer to a process, a product, or an action in various contexts including technology, publishing, and forensics.
A set of tuned bells or metal tubes that produce musical sounds when struck.
A soft, ringing sound made by bells or similar objects.
To make a ringing sound, often in harmony with others.
An acronym for a healthcare technology organization (College of Healthcare Information Management Executives).
The term can refer to musical instruments, sounds, actions, or specific organizations depending on context.
A programming language designed for concise, elegant, and type-safe code, often used for scalable applications.
An Italian word meaning 'staircase' or 'ladder'.
A famous opera house in Milan, Italy, called La Scala.
A software framework or tool related to data processing or analytics.
SCALA can refer to a programming language, a place name, or other specialized uses depending on context.
A person who lives alone and apart from society, often for religious or spiritual reasons.
A type of crab that lives in a borrowed shell.
A plant that grows in isolation from others.
The term can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who avoids social interaction.
A small dent or nick in a surface, especially on metal or a hard material.
A ringing sound, like that of a bell.
To criticize or find fault with someone or something.
To hit or strike lightly, often causing a small dent or sound.
"Ding" can be used as a noun or verb and may also appear in names, brands, or slang expressions.