PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the November 15, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
A fast-moving stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening.
A type of aircraft powered by jet engines.
A black, shiny fossilized wood used as a gemstone.
To leave quickly or abruptly (slang).
The term can refer to technology, natural materials, or informal actions depending on context.
To go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length.
The act or process of journeying or moving between locations.
To move or pass through a particular area or route.
To be conveyed or transmitted, as in light or sound traveling through a medium.
The term can refer to physical movement, the concept of journeying, or the transmission of waves or signals.
Having a smooth, glossy, and streamlined appearance or style.
Well-groomed or polished in appearance.
Efficient and stylish in design or performance.
To make something smooth or glossy by brushing or polishing.
The term can be used as an adjective or a verb.
A physical or digital item that stores information or data for future reference.
An achievement that is the best or highest ever recorded.
To capture audio or video for playback or broadcast.
To write down or document information officially.
The term can refer to a noun or a verb and is used in contexts like music, sports, data storage, and documentation.
An official list or database where information is recorded and maintained, such as records of births, property ownership, or software settings.
A place or system for registering or enrolling items or people.
In computing, a database used by an operating system to store configuration settings.
A book or file containing a list of names, events, or transactions.
The term can refer to official records, computing systems, or organized lists in various contexts.
A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group.
A place where public records or historical documents are stored.
To store data or documents for long-term preservation.
To move files or emails to a separate storage location to reduce clutter.
The term can refer to both the physical location and the act of preserving or storing information.
Positioned at an angle; slanting or leaning.
Having a tendency or preference toward something.
Feeling willing or disposed to do something.
Can describe physical orientation or a person's attitude or preference.
A set of rules specifying the appropriate clothing for a particular occasion or place.
A guideline for attire in schools or workplaces.
An informal expectation about how to dress for social events.
The term can refer to formal policies or informal social norms regarding clothing.
A mischievous or dishonest person, often a playful troublemaker.
An old-fashioned term for a rascal or scoundrel.
A character type in literature known for causing minor trouble or pranks.
The term is informal and somewhat archaic, often used humorously or affectionately.
Referring to the entire duration of recorded history or existence, often used to indicate the highest or best in a particular category.
At any point in time; ever.
Relating to a continuous or ongoing period without interruption.
Can be used as an adjective or adverb; often appears in phrases like 'all-time high' or 'all-time favorite.'
A request for a response to an invitation, indicating whether the invited person plans to attend.
An abbreviation of the French phrase 'Répondez s'il vous plaît,' meaning 'Please respond.'
Used as a verb meaning to reply to an invitation.
In some contexts, a system or service for managing event attendance responses.
Commonly used in invitations to events; originally from French but widely used in English.
Relating to the philosophy or methods of René Descartes, especially emphasizing reason and analytical thinking.
Pertaining to the Cartesian coordinate system used in mathematics to specify points by numerical coordinates.
Describing a worldview that separates mind and body as distinct entities.
Referring to a style of logical or systematic reasoning.
The term can be used in philosophy, mathematics, and general descriptions of logical approaches.
Having importance or significance in history; famous or noteworthy from the past.
Relating to history or past events.
Remarkable or memorable enough to be recorded in history.
The term can be used as an adjective to describe events, places, or objects with historical significance.
Relating to the stars or outer space.
Pertaining to a supposed non-physical realm or spirit world.
Describing something that is ethereal or otherworldly in nature.
The term can be used in astronomy, spirituality, and metaphysical contexts.
A type of number system extending complex numbers and quaternions, consisting of eight dimensions and used in advanced mathematics and physics.
A mathematical structure with non-commutative and non-associative multiplication properties.
An element in algebra representing an eight-dimensional hypercomplex number.
A concept in theoretical physics related to certain symmetry groups.
The term is primarily used in mathematics and physics contexts.
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Having no earlier occurrence or parallel.
Unmatched or unparalleled in experience or scale.
Often used to describe events or situations that are new and extraordinary.