PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the November 8, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
To use a sharp tool or object to divide or remove part of something by slicing or chopping.
To reduce the size, amount, or length of something.
To stop or interrupt an action or process abruptly.
To move quickly or suddenly through or across something.
The term can also be used as a name, slang, or in various specialized contexts.
An unintended hole or crack through which liquid, gas, or information escapes.
To release confidential or secret information without authorization.
To allow liquid or gas to escape slowly from a container or system.
A small amount of liquid or gas that has escaped through a hole or crack.
The term can refer to physical escapes of substances or to the unauthorized disclosure of information.
The circumstances or setting surrounding an event, statement, or idea that help explain its meaning.
The parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, clarifying its meaning.
In computing, the state or environment in which a program or process operates.
The interrelated conditions in which something exists or occurs.
The term can be used in language, computing, social sciences, and everyday conversation.
A unit of weight for gemstones, equal to 200 milligrams.
A measure of the purity of gold, expressed in parts per 24.
A brand name or acronym used by various companies or organizations.
The term can refer to gemstone weight, gold purity, or be used as a name or brand.
Formed or constructed; having been made or assembled.
Physically strong or muscular.
Designed or developed for a specific purpose, such as software or systems.
Having a particular structure or composition.
Often used as the past tense and past participle of the verb 'build.'
A sudden and complete failure or rupture, especially of a tire or a similar object.
An event or sale offering exceptionally large discounts or deals.
A sports game in which one team wins by a very large margin.
A hairstyle achieved by drying and styling hair to create volume and smoothness.
The term can be used in various contexts including mechanical failures, retail sales, sports, and hairstyling.
The quality of being clear, easy to understand, or transparent.
The state of being mentally clear and focused.
The degree to which a gemstone is free from internal flaws or inclusions.
The term can be used in contexts related to communication, mental state, and gemology.
Burned on the surface, typically resulting in a blackened or darkened appearance.
Cooked until the outer layer is crisp or blackened, often intentionally for flavor.
Damaged or spoiled by excessive heat or fire.
Often used to describe food or materials affected by fire or high heat.
The characteristic of visual perception described through color categories such as red, blue, yellow, etc., resulting from the way objects emit or reflect light.
A particular shade or hue of a color.
To add color to something by painting or dyeing it.
A quality or characteristic that adds interest or variety.
The term can refer to visual properties, actions, or metaphorical qualities.
An American nu metal band formed in 1993, known for pioneering the nu metal genre.
A misspelling or stylized spelling of 'corn,' a type of cereal grain.
An acronym or abbreviation that could represent different organizations or phrases depending on context.
The term 'KORN' is primarily recognized as a band name but can also appear as a stylized word or acronym in various contexts.
Full meaning →The ability to understand the true nature of something clearly and deeply.
A sudden and clear understanding of a complex problem or situation.
An accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
A piece of information that helps to understand a situation better.
Insight can refer to both a mental ability and the information gained from that ability.
Add-ons or attachments that increase the length, functionality, or scope of something.
Files that add features to software programs.
Additional periods of time added to a deadline.
Hairpieces that add length or volume to natural hair.
The term can refer to physical objects, software components, or time periods depending on context.
Having well-defined muscles that are clearly visible due to low body fat.
Torn or shredded, especially referring to fabric or paper.
Stolen or copied illegally, as in digital content.
Intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The term can be used in fitness, fashion, digital media, and informal speech contexts.
To cut away unwanted parts from something, especially to make it neat or of a desired shape or size.
To reduce the size or amount of something, such as expenses or data.
To decorate or add finishing touches to something, like trimming a Christmas tree.
In computing, a command that helps optimize storage by marking unused data blocks for deletion.
The term can be used as a verb or noun and appears in various contexts including grooming, finance, decoration, and technology.
Having well-developed muscles, especially in the arms and upper body.
Being extremely excited or energized.
Having been stolen or hijacked.
Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The term 'jacked' is informal and can be used as slang in various contexts.
A particular way of viewing or understanding something, influenced by personal experience or context.
The technique in art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface to show depth and spatial relationships.
A mental outlook or attitude toward a situation or life in general.
The term can be used in contexts such as art, psychology, and everyday conversation.