PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the November 3, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
To continue doing something despite difficulties or interruptions.
To behave in a noisy or disruptive way.
A phrase used to tell someone to proceed or continue.
A type of luggage designed to be taken onto an airplane.
"Carry on" can be a phrase, slang expression, or noun depending on context.
To examine or inspect something to ensure accuracy, quality, or condition.
A written order directing a bank to pay money from an account.
To stop or slow the progress of something.
In chess, a move that threatens the opponent's king.
The term can be used as a verb or noun and appears in various contexts including finance, games, and everyday language.
A suitcase with wheels and a retractable handle designed for easy transport.
A type of bag used for carrying roller skates or rollerblades.
A bag designed to hold and transport rolling tools or equipment.
The term 'roller bag' is primarily used in travel contexts but can also refer to specialized bags in sports or tools.
A formal conversation where one person asks questions to obtain information from another.
A meeting to assess a candidate's suitability for a job or position.
A recorded or broadcast conversation with a public figure or expert.
A process of gathering information for research or journalism.
The term can refer to a job interview, media interview, or research interview.
A document summarizing a person's education, work experience, and skills, typically used to apply for jobs.
To begin again or continue after a pause or interruption.
A brief summary or overview of something.
The term can also be spelled with accents as 'résumé' and is sometimes used as a verb meaning to continue.
A description or representation of someone's characteristics, background, or abilities.
The outline or contour of a shape or object viewed from the side.
A user account or personal page on a website or social media platform.
To analyze or assess someone or something in detail.
The term can refer to personal descriptions, shapes, online accounts, or analytical processes depending on context.
A chair designed for use at a desk in an office, typically adjustable and on wheels for mobility.
A chair used in a home office setting.
A seat used in conference rooms or meeting spaces.
A chair designed to provide ergonomic support during long periods of sitting.
The term can refer to various styles and designs of chairs intended for office use.
Any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body.
Material intended for consumption by animals.
A source of energy or sustenance in a metaphorical sense.
Information or material used as input for thought or discussion.
Commonly used as a general term for edible items, but can also appear in idiomatic expressions and brand names.
A list of food and drink options available at a restaurant or café.
A screen or page in software that displays options or commands.
A list of choices or items presented for selection in any context.
A set of options available on a device, such as a TV or smartphone.
The term can refer to physical or digital lists of options and is commonly used in both dining and technology contexts.
A container, either physical or digital, used to hold items that a customer intends to purchase.
A small wheeled cart used in stores to collect groceries or goods while shopping.
An online tool on e-commerce websites that allows users to select and review products before buying.
A feature in software applications for managing selected items or services before checkout.
The term can refer to both a physical object in retail stores and a digital feature on websites.
An arrangement to receive goods, services, or money now and pay for them later.
Recognition or praise for an achievement or contribution.
A unit representing a completed course in education.
An entry recording a sum received, listed on the right side of an account.
The term can refer to financial transactions, academic measurements, or acknowledgment of work.
To keep going or persist in an action or state without stopping.
To resume after an interruption.
In computing, a command to proceed to the next step or iteration.
In law, to postpone or delay a court case to a later date.
The term can be used as a verb in everyday language, computing, and legal contexts.
A young offspring of certain animals, especially a puppy or the young of a dog or wolf.
To give birth to a puppy or similar young animal.
A small wave or ripple on the surface of water.
To utter a sharp, high-pitched cry or bark.
The term can be used as a noun or verb and may appear in informal speech or animal breeding contexts.
Full meaning →Water that comes directly from a faucet or tap, typically supplied by a municipal system and treated for drinking and household use.
Water used for cleaning or irrigation that is not necessarily potable.
Informal term for water served in restaurants or cafes without additional flavoring or carbonation.
The term commonly refers to potable water from a household faucet but can vary in quality depending on location.
To begin or continue a course of action or movement.
To move forward or onward, especially after a pause or interruption.
To carry out or perform a particular action or process.
To come from a particular source or origin.
The term can be used as a verb in formal and informal contexts.
A small carriage with wheels designed for a baby or young child to sit or lie in while being pushed by an adult.
A person who walks leisurely without a specific destination.
A type of lightweight, foldable chair used outdoors.
A device used to transport goods or equipment on wheels.
The term 'stroller' primarily refers to baby carriages but can also be used in other contexts such as describing a person walking slowly or certain types of equipment.