FLY
To move through the air using wings or an aircraft.
A small insect capable of flying.
The zipper on a pair of pants.
To travel quickly or suddenly.
Can be a verb, noun, name, or slang term depending on context.
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Connections definitions for November 4, 2026
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the November 4, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
POKE
To quickly jab or prod someone or something with a finger or pointed object.
To make a brief, casual visit or contact, especially on social media.
A term used in computing to write data to a specific memory address.
A Hawaiian dish consisting of diced raw fish, often seasoned.
The term can be used as a verb, noun, or name, and appears in various contexts including social media, computing, and cuisine.
IRON
A strong, hard magnetic metal element used in construction, manufacturing, and tools.
A household appliance used to press clothes to remove wrinkles.
A golf club with a flat angled face used for short-distance shots.
To smooth or press clothes using heat and pressure.
The term can refer to a metal, an appliance, sports equipment, or an action.
WORKS
The plural form of 'work,' referring to tasks, jobs, or activities involving effort or labor.
A collection of creative or artistic pieces, such as books, paintings, or music.
Mechanical or industrial installations or machinery, often called 'works' (e.g., steelworks).
A system or process that functions or operates in a particular way (e.g., 'the works of the machine').
The term 'works' can be used as a noun in various contexts and may also appear in names or titles.
WOOD
The hard, fibrous material that makes up the trunk and branches of trees, used for building, fuel, and paper.
An area of land covered with trees; a forest.
A golf club with a rounded head used for long-distance shots.
To supply or cover with wood.
The term can refer to a material, a type of land, sports equipment, or an action.
WRING
To twist and squeeze something, typically to remove liquid.
To extract or obtain something with effort or difficulty.
To cause someone to feel extreme distress or anguish.
To twist or contort a part of the body, such as hands or neck.
The term can be used as a verb and occasionally appears in idiomatic expressions.
WEDGE
A piece of material, typically triangular, used to split, lift, or hold objects in place by applying force.
A type of shoe with a thick sole that tapers to a thin edge.
A political or social issue that divides people into opposing groups.
A golf club with a high loft used for short-distance shots.
The term can also be a name, brand, or slang in various contexts.
BLEACH
A chemical substance used to whiten or remove color from materials, especially fabrics and hair.
A process of removing color or stains using bleach.
A popular Japanese manga and anime series titled 'Bleach'.
To expose something to sunlight or chemicals to make it pale or white.
The term can refer to a chemical product, a process, or a proper noun such as a title of a media series.
PUTTER
A golf club with a flat face used for making short, precise strokes to roll the ball into the hole.
A person who puts something somewhere.
A machine or tool that inserts or places items in a specific position.
In finance, an investor who buys put options.
The term 'putter' can refer to sports equipment, a person's role, machinery, or financial terminology depending on context.
CRACKER
A dry, thin, crispy baked food typically made from flour and eaten as a snack or with toppings.
A person who breaks into computer systems illegally.
A derogatory term for a white person, especially in the southern United States.
A device that makes a loud noise when pulled, often used at celebrations.
The term can refer to food, people, technology, or festive items depending on context.
DOORSTOP
A device or object placed against a door to keep it open or prevent it from closing.
A heavy object used to hold a door open.
A wedge-shaped piece used to prevent a door from moving.
Informal term for something large and heavy, like a thick book.
The term can refer to both a physical object used with doors and metaphorically to describe heavy items.
LOLL
To sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed, lazy, or drooping way.
To hang loosely or droop.
To move or recline in a carefree or idle manner.
The term can also appear as a name or slang in some contexts.
Full meaning →FLATIRON BUILDING
A triangular-shaped building, typically found in urban areas, designed to fit a wedge-shaped lot where two streets meet at an acute angle.
A specific famous landmark in New York City known for its distinctive shape.
Any building resembling the shape of a traditional flat iron used for pressing clothes.
The term can refer to both a general architectural style and specific buildings named 'Flatiron Building.'
Full meaning →SHUFFLE
To mix or rearrange the order of items, such as cards or songs, randomly or without a fixed pattern.
To walk by dragging one's feet without lifting them fully off the ground.
To move or change position or role in a way that is not straightforward or direct.
In computing, to randomly reorder elements in a list or array.
The term can be used as a verb or noun and appears in contexts like card games, music playback, dance, and computing.
TUMBLE DRY
To dry clothes by spinning them in a heated drum in a clothes dryer.
To fall or roll over repeatedly, as in tumbling down a hill.
To move or change suddenly and uncontrollably, as in stock prices tumbling.
Commonly used in laundry care instructions; can also describe physical movement or rapid decline in value.
PIE SLICE
A triangular section cut from a round pie, typically one serving.
A segment of a circular chart or graph representing data proportionally.
A portion of a pizza cut in a triangular shape.
A term used in finance to describe a share or portion of an investment or market.
The term can refer to food portions, graphical representations, or metaphorical shares in various contexts.