PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the November 13, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
To apply force or pressure to something, often to shape, flatten, or extract.
A machine or device used for pressing or printing.
The news media or journalists collectively.
To urge or insist on something repeatedly.
The term can refer to physical action, equipment, media organizations, or the act of urging.
A flat-bottomed boat used primarily for transporting goods on rivers and canals.
To move forcefully or abruptly, often by pushing or shoving.
To enter a place suddenly or rudely without permission.
The term can refer to a type of boat or describe a forceful action; it is also used as a verb in informal contexts.
To move displayed text or images up, down, or sideways on a screen to view different parts.
A roll of parchment or paper with writing on it, used historically for documents or manuscripts.
A decorative design or motif resembling a rolled-up piece of paper or vine.
To write or inscribe text on a scroll or similar material.
The term can refer to a digital action, a physical object, or a decorative element.
A person who glides on water skis pulled by a boat or cable system.
A type of athlete who performs tricks and jumps on water skis.
Someone who participates in water skiing as a recreational activity.
The term typically refers to a person engaged in the sport of water skiing.
To ride on the crest of ocean waves using a surfboard.
To browse or navigate the internet casually.
To move smoothly over a surface, such as snow or sand, often using a board or similar device.
To search quickly through television channels or radio stations.
The term can be used as a verb or noun and may refer to sports, internet activity, or casual movement over surfaces.
A short preview or advertisement designed to arouse interest or curiosity about a product, event, or media content.
A person or thing that teases or mocks others playfully.
A type of puzzle or riddle meant to challenge the mind.
A tool used in textile processing to tease or separate fibers.
The term can refer to media previews, playful behavior, puzzles, or specific tools depending on context.
A World War II division of the U.S. Navy consisting of women who served in non-combat roles.
Plural of wave, referring to the movement of water on the surface of the sea or a body of water.
A type of sound file format used for storing audio data (WAV files).
An acronym for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, a U.S. Navy program.
WAVES can refer to a historical military group, a plural noun, a file format, or an acronym.
A vehicle without its own engine that is towed by another vehicle to carry goods or equipment.
A short preview or advertisement for a movie, TV show, or video game.
An additional living space attached to or transported by a vehicle, such as a mobile home.
A person who follows or pursues someone or something, often slowly or persistently.
The term can refer to vehicles, media previews, living spaces, or people, depending on context.
A firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
A legal arrangement where one party holds property for the benefit of another.
Confidence placed in a person or organization to act in your best interest.
A business organization managed by trustees for the benefit of shareholders.
The term can refer to a concept, a legal entity, or an expression of confidence.
The state of being exposed to contact with something, such as light, weather, or risk.
The amount of light allowed to reach a photographic film or sensor.
The condition of being vulnerable to harm or loss.
The presentation or introduction of something to public attention.
The term can be used in photography, finance, health, and general contexts.
To look for something carefully in order to find it.
An act of examining a place or thing to find something.
A request made to a database or search engine to retrieve information.
A legal inspection conducted by authorities to find evidence.
The term can be used as a verb or noun in various contexts including technology, law, and everyday activities.
To become hardened into ice or a solid state due to cold temperatures.
To stop moving or functioning suddenly.
To preserve something by cooling it to very low temperatures.
To fix or lock a price, rate, or condition so it cannot change.
The term can be used as a verb or noun in various contexts including science, technology, finance, and everyday speech.
The extent to which something is covered or protected, such as insurance or media reporting.
The amount of area or population reached by a service, like cellular network coverage.
The degree to which a test or analysis examines a subject or data set.
The act of reporting news or events by journalists or media outlets.
Coverage can refer to insurance, media reporting, network reach, or testing scope depending on context.
A light aircraft designed to fly without an engine by gliding on air currents.
A small toy that can be thrown to glide through the air.
A piece of furniture used for smooth back-and-forth motion, often found in nurseries.
A type of insect that can glide or glide-like move through the air.
The term can refer to aircraft, toys, furniture, or animals depending on context.
The activity or process of attracting public attention or awareness, especially through media coverage.
Information or announcements intended to inform or promote something to the public.
The state of being widely known or recognized by the public.
The term can refer to promotional efforts, media exposure, or general public awareness.
To look through or glance at items, such as books, products, or information, casually or leisurely.
To scan or skim through text or data quickly.
To feed on leaves, twigs, or other vegetation, as some animals do.
The term can be used in contexts like shopping, reading, internet navigation, and animal behavior.