PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the October 23, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A part added to something to enlarge or prolong it.
A file suffix indicating the file type in computing.
A phone line connected to a main line within a building.
A hairpiece added to natural hair to increase length or volume.
The term can be used in various contexts including technology, telecommunications, and personal grooming.
A deep feeling of affection, care, and attachment toward someone or something.
Romantic or sexual attraction between people.
A strong interest or enjoyment of an activity or thing.
In tennis, a score of zero points.
The term can refer to emotions, relationships, sports scoring, or be used metaphorically.
Extending or moving from one place to another without changing course or stopping.
To manage or guide the operations or actions of something or someone.
To send or aim something toward a particular place or person.
Clear and straightforward in communication or behavior.
Can be used as an adjective, verb, or adverb.
The ability or capacity to do work, act, or produce an effect.
The rate at which energy is transferred or converted, measured in watts.
Political or social control and influence over others.
Electrical potential or voltage supplied by a source.
The term can refer to physical strength, energy, authority, or electrical concepts depending on context.
Relating to the spine or backbone.
Located along or near the spinal cord.
Pertaining to a main or central structure resembling a spine.
Informal term for something crucial or central to a system.
The term 'spinal' is primarily used in medical and anatomical contexts but can also appear in figurative language.
Relating to the voice or speaking.
Expressing opinions or feelings openly and strongly.
In music, pertaining to singing or the human voice.
Of or relating to the vocal cords or speech organs.
Can be used as an adjective or noun; also appears in names and brands.
A person who operates and controls a motor vehicle.
A software program that controls a specific hardware device in a computer.
A tool or device used to hit or propel something, such as a golf club or a screwdriver.
A factor or force that causes a particular result or change.
The term can refer to a person, software, tools, or abstract causes depending on context.
The amount of space between two points or objects.
A measure of remoteness or separation in a non-physical sense, such as emotional distance.
The length of a route or path traveled or to be traveled.
A degree of difference or disparity between ideas, opinions, or qualities.
The term can be used in physical, emotional, metaphorical, and mathematical contexts.
A device used for voice communication over distances.
A mobile device that can make calls and access the internet.
A system or network for transmitting sound or data.
A verb meaning to call someone using a telephone.
The term can refer to devices, systems, or actions related to telecommunication.
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.
To make something more modern or accurate by adding new information or changes.
A software release that improves or fixes a program.
A news report providing the latest information on an event.
To bring a database or record to the current state by modifying existing data.
The term can be used as a verb or noun in technology, communication, and everyday contexts.
Allowing access, passage, or view; not closed or blocked.
To begin or start something, such as a business or event.
To make something accessible or available, like opening a file or door.
Expressing willingness or readiness to consider new ideas or suggestions.
The term can be used as an adjective, verb, or noun in various contexts.
To send mail without postage by using a special signature or mark, typically by government officials or authorized persons.
A male given name.
To speak honestly and directly.
A type of sausage, also known as a frankfurter or hot dog.
The term can be a name, a verb, or a noun depending on context.
Strength or energy applied to an object to cause movement or change.
A group of people organized for a specific purpose, such as a police force.
Physical power or influence exerted by a person or thing.
In physics, an interaction that causes an object to accelerate, measured in newtons.
The term can refer to physical strength, groups of people, or scientific concepts depending on context.
Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or units.
To make twice as much or as many.
A bet that pays twice the original stake.
A tennis shot that involves two players on each side.
Can be used as an adjective, verb, noun, or in various phrases.
A software component that adds a specific feature or functionality to an existing computer program.
A hardware device that can be connected to a system to extend its capabilities.
A connector or socket used to join electrical devices or cables.
A term used in audio production for an effect or instrument module that can be added to digital audio workstations.
The term can refer to software, hardware, or connectors and is commonly used in technology contexts.