PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the November 7, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A team sport played on horseback where players use mallets to hit a ball into the opposing team's goal.
A brand of clothing known for casual and sportswear.
A type of mint-flavored candy.
An abbreviation for 'Polar' in some contexts.
The term can refer to a sport, a brand, a candy, or an abbreviation depending on context.
A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
A movable feast in spring observed by many Christians worldwide.
A cultural celebration involving egg hunts and festive meals.
The first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox.
Easter can refer to a religious holiday, cultural events, or seasonal observances.
Recently made, created, or introduced; not existing before.
Not previously owned or used; brand new.
Different from the previous or original version; updated.
Informal term for something unfamiliar or strange.
"New" is commonly used as an adjective but can also appear in names, brands, or phrases.
An organism or cell produced asexually from one ancestor, genetically identical to it.
A copy of a computer program or file.
A person or thing that closely resembles another.
In biology, to create a genetically identical copy of an organism or cell.
The term can be used in biology, computing, and informal contexts.
A proper noun referring to the U.S. state of Rhode Island or a surname.
An abbreviation for Rhode Island in some contexts.
A given name or nickname for individuals.
A brand or company name in certain industries.
RHODE is primarily used as a proper noun and can refer to places, people, or brands.
Full meaning →A person or thing that closely resembles another, often used to describe a substitute who is unusually skilled or deceptive in a competition.
A bell or device that makes a ringing sound.
A person who participates in a contest or event under false pretenses.
A term for a perfect or exact duplicate of something.
The term can be used in sports, competitions, and informal contexts, and may also appear as a name or slang.
In a short time; shortly after the present moment.
Used informally to indicate eagerness or anticipation for something to happen.
An acronym for 'Save Our Oceans Now' in environmental campaigns.
Commonly used as an adverb of time; can also appear in names, slogans, or informal expressions.
A collection of valuable items such as gold, jewels, or money.
Something greatly valued or cherished.
To keep or store something valuable safely.
To find or discover something valuable or precious.
The term can refer to physical valuables, emotional value, or the act of valuing or storing something.
A casual shirt with a round neckline and a short placket of buttons, typically without a collar.
A town in England known for rowing events.
A surname of English origin.
A type of rowing race held on the River Thames.
Henley can refer to a style of shirt, a place name, a surname, or events related to rowing.
Full meaning →A reward or payment offered for accomplishing a specific task, such as capturing a criminal or providing information.
A generous gift or donation.
An abundant supply or large amount of something.
A brand name for a type of paper towel.
The term can refer to rewards, gifts, abundance, or brand names depending on context.
The direction that is opposite to south and is typically at the top of a map, associated with the Earth's North Pole.
A region or area located toward the northern part of a country or place.
Used to indicate a position or movement toward the north.
A term in navigation and geography to specify orientation.
Can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb; also appears in place names and as part of directional instructions.
A long, slender stick used to support walking or as a tool for guidance or punishment.
A tall grass plant used to produce sugar (sugarcane).
A type of plant stem that is hard and jointed, like bamboo.
To beat or strike with a cane as a form of punishment.
The term can refer to a walking aid, a plant, or an action involving a stick.
Goods, benefits, or profits taken by force or as a result of winning a conflict or competition.
Food or other items that have gone bad or become rotten.
Rewards or advantages gained from a particular activity or event.
Damage or harm caused to something, especially land or property.
The term can be used in historical, military, culinary, and informal contexts.
The direction opposite to north, typically associated with the bottom of a map.
A region or area located in the southern part of a country or continent.
Used to indicate movement or position toward the south.
A term in meteorology referring to winds coming from the south.
Can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
A type of sleeve that extends in one piece fully to the collar, leaving a diagonal seam from underarm to collarbone.
A style of shirt or jacket featuring raglan sleeves.
A town in New Zealand known for surfing.
A type of baseball shirt with contrasting colored sleeves.
Raglan can refer to a sleeve style, clothing items, place names, or be used as a brand or proper noun.
Full meaning →Valuable goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially during war or piracy.
A person's buttocks, often used informally or humorously.
Slang for money or profits, especially gained quickly or illicitly.
A term used in some contexts to refer to a prize or reward.
The term can be used in informal speech, slang, and historical contexts.