PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the November 5, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A small drop of water that falls from the sky as rain.
A shape or pattern resembling a teardrop.
A type of decorative motif used in art and design.
A name for a gentle, soothing sound or effect.
The term can also be used metaphorically or as a name in various contexts.
A woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, known for its fragrant and often colorful blooms.
A pink or red color resembling that of rose flowers.
A type of wine made from red grapes with limited skin contact, giving it a pink hue.
An acronym or abbreviation that can stand for various phrases depending on context.
The term can refer to a plant, a color, a type of wine, or be used as a name or acronym.
A stiff hair growing near the mouth of certain animals, used for sensing the environment.
A very small amount or margin, especially in measurements or differences.
A thin strip of metal or other material, often formed unintentionally on electronic components.
A type of facial hair, such as sideburns or a mustache.
The term can refer to animal anatomy, measurements, materials science, or types of facial hair.
A young domestic cat, typically less than a year old.
A term of endearment for a small or young animal other than a cat.
Slang for a playful or cute person, often a child or young woman.
A type of small, soft toy resembling a cat.
The term 'kitten' primarily refers to a young cat but can also be used metaphorically or as slang in various contexts.
A live performance by a musician or band, typically at a concert or event.
A job or task, especially a temporary or freelance one.
A small two-wheeled carriage pulled by a horse.
An abbreviation for 'gigabyte,' a unit of digital information storage equal to approximately one billion bytes.
The term 'gig' can refer to jobs, performances, units of data, or types of vehicles, and is also used informally in various contexts.
A sweet, edible fruit with a rounded base and tapering top, typically green or yellow when ripe.
A type of tree that produces pears.
An acronym for 'PHP Extension and Application Repository' in programming.
A slang term for a shape resembling a pear, often used to describe body shape.
The term can refer to a fruit, a tree, an acronym in technology, or a descriptive slang term.
A sharp, pointed object, often made of metal, used for fastening or piercing.
A sudden increase or surge, such as in data or activity.
To add alcohol or drugs to a drink without someone's knowledge.
A type of athletic shoe with protruding spikes for traction.
The term can be used as a noun or verb and may appear in various contexts including sports, data analysis, and informal speech.
A type of flowering plant known for its bright yellow or white trumpet-shaped flowers, commonly called daffodils.
In Greek mythology, a young man who fell in love with his own reflection and turned into the flower.
A person who is excessively self-centered or vain.
The term can refer to a plant, a mythological figure, or be used metaphorically to describe a personality trait.
Full meaning →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.
To move swiftly on foot by alternating between a series of steps where both feet leave the ground momentarily.
To operate or function, as in machinery or systems.
To manage or be in charge of something, like a business or event.
To flow, as in liquids or colors spreading or dripping.
The term can also be used as a name, brand, slang term, or abbreviation depending on context.
A type of water plant known for its large, round leaves and beautiful flowers, often symbolizing purity and enlightenment in various cultures.
A British car manufacturer known for sports and racing cars.
An acronym for 'Local Operating Unit for Tactical and Strategic' in some organizational contexts.
A brand name for software products, such as Lotus Notes.
The term can refer to a plant, a company, an acronym, or a brand name depending on context.
A small, fleshy, conical projection that hangs down from the soft palate at the back of the throat.
A term used in anatomy to refer to similar structures in other animals.
In some contexts, a uvula can refer to any small, hanging appendage resembling the anatomical uvula.
Primarily used in medical and anatomical contexts.
Full meaning →Brando is a surname most famously associated with Marlon Brando, an influential American actor.
Brando can refer to a given name.
Brando is the name of a luxury resort in French Polynesia.
Brando may be used as a slang term referring to someone with a strong or rebellious personality.
Brando is primarily known as a surname but can also be used as a first name, place name, or slang term.
Full meaning →A type of flowering plant or sea creature characterized by colorful petals or tentacles, respectively.
A marine animal related to corals and jellyfish, known for its stinging tentacles.
A genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family, often found in temperate regions.
A decorative motif resembling the flower, used in art and design.
Can refer to both plants and marine animals; also used as a name or in artistic contexts.
Full meaning →A small, air-filled punching bag used in boxing training to improve hand speed, timing, and coordination.
A type of fast-paced video game or challenge.
Slang for a person who talks very quickly.
A brand name for a specific sports equipment company.
The term is primarily used in sports contexts but can also appear as slang or a brand name.
A raised level surface or structure used for standing, working, or supporting objects.
A digital service or software environment that hosts applications or services.
A political party's set of principles and policies.
A type of computer hardware architecture or operating system environment.
The term can refer to physical structures, technology contexts, or political concepts depending on usage.