PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the November 6, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A copy of data stored separately to prevent loss in case the original is damaged or lost.
An additional person or thing kept ready to replace the primary one if needed.
Support or reinforcement provided to someone or something.
To move backward or reverse direction.
The term can be used as a noun, verb, or adjective in various contexts including technology, sports, and everyday language.
A device or component that captures vibrations or signals, commonly used in musical instruments or electronics.
An informal term for a vehicle designed to carry cargo, typically a pickup truck.
An act of initiating a conversation or interaction with someone, often with romantic intent.
The process of collecting or retrieving something, such as a package or person.
The term can refer to technology, vehicles, social interactions, or actions involving collection.
A cosmetic product applied to the face to enhance or alter appearance.
The process or act of applying cosmetics.
Compensation or restitution for a missed event or opportunity.
The composition or structure of something, such as the makeup of a team.
The term can refer to cosmetics, actions of compensating, or the composition of objects or groups.
A car that has been modified for higher speed and performance, typically an older model with a powerful engine.
A person who drives or builds hot rods.
A style of custom car culture focused on performance and appearance.
Slang for something exciting or impressive.
The term can refer to a type of car, a person involved with such cars, or be used informally as slang.
Full meaning →A type of truck or trailer with a flat, open bed and no sides or roof, used for transporting large or heavy items.
A flatbed scanner, a device that scans documents or images placed on a flat glass surface.
A flatbed printing press, a machine used for printing on flat surfaces.
The term can refer to vehicles, equipment, or devices with a flat surface for carrying or processing items.
A material made by weaving, knitting, or bonding fibers together, used to make clothing and other items.
The underlying structure or framework of something, such as a society or system.
A type of software platform or technology framework.
To invent or concoct something, often a story or lie.
The term can refer to textiles, structural concepts, technology platforms, or the act of creating something fictitious.
Something additional or more than what is usual or necessary.
A person who appears in a minor role in a film or play.
An urgent or special edition of a newspaper.
Slang for someone who is overly dramatic or excessive in behavior.
The term can be used as an adjective, noun, or slang, depending on context.
Cloth or fabric made from wool, typically used for making clothing.
Garments made from wool fabric.
A store or section of a store selling wool fabrics or woolen clothing.
The term is primarily used in British English and can refer to both the material and the products made from it.
Full meaning →A brightly colored, usually orange, cone-shaped marker used to redirect or control vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
A small, cone-shaped object used in sports training to mark boundaries or courses.
A decorative item shaped like a traffic cone, used in art or design.
The term primarily refers to a road safety device but can also be used metaphorically or in other contexts.
A prefix meaning 'half' or 'partially'.
Short for 'semiconductor', a material that partially conducts electricity.
Informal term for a semi-trailer truck.
Abbreviation for 'semiannual', meaning twice a year.
The term can be a prefix, abbreviation, or informal slang depending on context.
A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.
The physical health and strength of a person.
The composition or makeup of something.
A written document outlining the basic laws and principles of a nation.
The term can refer to legal documents, physical condition, or the general makeup of an entity.
The act or process of substituting one thing for another.
A person or thing that takes the place of another.
A spare part used to fix or renew something broken or worn out.
An employee hired to fill a position vacated by someone else.
The term can be used in various contexts including general language, technical fields, and employment.
To give something of which one has enough to someone else or to refrain from harming or using something.
An extra item kept in case it is needed, such as a spare tire.
To save or economize on something, like time or money.
To refrain from causing someone trouble or effort.
The term can be used as a verb, adjective, or noun depending on context.
OSIRIS is an ancient Egyptian god associated with the afterlife, resurrection, and fertility.
OSIRIS is the name of a NASA spacecraft designed to study asteroids.
OSIRIS can refer to a software system used for image processing and analysis.
OSIRIS is an acronym for various scientific instruments or projects in different fields.
OSIRIS is primarily known as a mythological figure but is also used as a name for spacecraft, software, and scientific instruments.
Full meaning →The arrangement or organization of parts to form a whole, especially in buildings, objects, or systems.
A constructed building or object.
The way information or ideas are organized in writing or speech.
A biological arrangement of parts in an organism.
The term can refer to physical constructions, organizational frameworks, or conceptual arrangements.
A large ship, aircraft, or vehicle designed to carry liquids or gases in bulk, such as oil, fuel, or water.
A heavily armored combat vehicle used by the military.
A person who drinks large quantities of alcohol.
A container or storage unit for holding liquids.
The term 'tanker' can refer to vehicles, vessels, containers, or slang for a heavy drinker.