PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the November 11, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A machine or device used to cut paper, documents, or other materials into small pieces or strips for disposal or recycling.
A person who plays the guitar or skateboard skillfully and aggressively.
A type of snowboarding or skiing style characterized by fast and aggressive moves.
A fictional character or villain in popular media, often depicted as a ninja or warrior.
The term can refer to machines, people, styles, or fictional characters depending on context.
Relating to or made from plants used for flavoring, medicine, or fragrance.
Pertaining to herbs as a category of plants.
Describing a type of tea or remedy made from herbs.
Informal term for natural or alternative health products.
The term can be used as an adjective or a brand name.
A slang term used to refer to someone's buttocks or rear end, often in a playful or affectionate way.
A humorous or silly nickname for a person.
An informal exclamation expressing surprise or emphasis.
This term is informal and primarily used in casual speech or writing.
Full meaning →A rubber or plastic device that makes a flatulent noise when someone sits on it, used as a practical joke.
A type of dessert made from two cake-like cookies with a creamy filling in between.
A playful term for a loud, exaggerated noise resembling flatulence.
The term is primarily known as a prank device but can also refer to a dessert or be used humorously in slang.
Full meaning →A color between blue and yellow in the visible spectrum, commonly associated with grass, leaves, and nature.
A term describing environmentally friendly practices or products.
A slang term meaning inexperienced or new to something.
A term used in finance to indicate profit or positive growth.
The term can refer to a color, environmental concepts, slang, or financial contexts.
People in general, especially those of a particular group, community, or culture.
Traditional customs, beliefs, and stories of a community passed through generations.
A genre of music that originates from traditional folk culture.
Informal term for family members or close friends.
The term can refer to people, cultural traditions, music genres, or be used informally to mean relatives or friends.
A thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas.
A temporary economic condition characterized by rapid asset price increases followed by a crash.
A small, enclosed space or area, often used metaphorically to describe isolation.
A graphical element in comics or digital interfaces representing speech or thought.
The term can refer to physical objects, economic phenomena, or visual elements in media.
Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or soft.
Difficult or challenging to deal with.
Approximate or not exact.
Physically strong or tough in manner or appearance.
Can be used as an adjective, noun, or verb in various contexts.
The part of the day from noon until evening, typically from 12:00 PM to around 6:00 PM.
A social gathering or event held during this time of day.
The period following an event or activity, used figuratively to mean later in a sequence.
Commonly used to refer to a time of day; can also appear in names of events or phrases.
Devices used to adjust the flow of electric current by varying resistance in a circuit.
A type of variable resistor specifically designed for high current applications.
A component used in dimmer switches to control light intensity.
An instrument for controlling the speed of electric motors by changing resistance.
The term is primarily used in electrical engineering and electronics contexts.
Full meaning →Relating to customs, beliefs, or practices passed down from generation to generation.
Conforming to established styles or methods rather than modern or innovative ones.
Describing something that is typical or characteristic of a particular culture or group over a long period.
The term can be used as an adjective in cultural, social, or artistic contexts.
A rubber covering, typically inflated, that fits around a wheel to provide traction and absorb shock.
To become weary or exhausted.
To lose interest or patience.
To cause someone to feel fatigued.
The term can also be used as a verb and may appear in various contexts including automotive, physical fatigue, and emotional states.
A bunker filled with sand on a golf course designed to challenge players.
A natural depression or hole in sandy terrain that can trap objects or people.
A device or structure used to capture and contain sand in construction or landscaping.
The term is primarily used in golf but can also refer to natural or artificial traps involving sand.
Relating to or concerned with complete systems rather than just individual parts.
Considering the whole person or situation in treatment or analysis.
Emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts in philosophy or science.
Often used in health, education, and environmental contexts to describe comprehensive approaches.
A portable mattress made of durable plastic or rubber that can be inflated with air for sleeping or resting.
A temporary bed used for camping or guests.
An inflatable cushion used for water activities or flotation.
The term can refer to both sleeping mattresses and flotation devices, depending on context.
The area on a golf course where players start each hole by hitting their first shot.
A container or holder for golf tees.
A type of plumbing fitting shaped like the letter 'T' used to connect three pipes.
The term is most commonly used in golf but can also refer to items in plumbing or golf equipment.
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