NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 20, 2026
Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1166.
Today's NYT Connections puzzle hints explain the meanings of each word for August 20, 2026. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues. For example, a telephone is defined as a device used for making calls, while an apostrophe is a form of punctuation used to indicate possession.
Oxford refers to a city in England, and serial denotes a series of events occurring in a sequence. Hawaiian relates to something associated with Hawaii, and okina is a consonant found in the Hawaiian language. Ratchet is a tool utilized for tightening or loosening bolts, and comma is punctuation used to denote a pause, though not a complete stop.
White signifies the color that encompasses all visible light frequencies. Pigment is an ingredient that adds color to various materials. Atomic describes something related to atoms. Lastly, dragonfly is an insect commonly found near water, diavola means Italian for devil, and cedilla is a mark altering the sound of a letter from hard to soft.
Other clues include meat lovers referring to a selection of pizza toppings, and social security describing a U.S. program that offers assistance to individuals with low income.
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