NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 24, 2026
Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1170.
Today, NYT Connections offers clues for the puzzle set for August 24, 2026. The meanings behind each word can provide insight into the answers without directly revealing them. Mashable has been providing these daily hints and answers for various word games, including Connections, Wordle, and Strands. The word "Face" refers to a good character in wrestling, while "Heel" represents the villain character.
"Jobber" is a wrestler whose job is to lose matches. "Kayfabe" signifies the act of pretending that wrestling events are real. "Mullet" is a popular hairstyle from the 1980s. "Pike" denotes a single-leg wrestling move, and "Sole" refers to the bottom of the foot or shoe. "Tang" is a reef-associated marine fish, and "Arch" represents the most extreme version of something.
"Chief" is the person in charge, and "Main" refers to a carbonated, mineral-infused water. Other words include "Want" meaning first in importance, "Deserve" signifying being worthy, and "Ex-love" indicating a former partner. "Eyelet" is a hole in shoes for thread laces.
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