NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 28, 2026

Today, NYT Connections offers clues with various meanings for its August 28, 2026 puzzle. The words include "night," referring to the time between sunset and sunrise, as well as "rest easy," a reassuring phrase to calm someone. "Sleep tight" and "sweet dreams" are also included, both phrases used to wish someone a good night's rest and a peaceful sleep, respectively.

"Bro" serves as a nickname, short for "brother." "Coded," meaning written in secret, "era," denoting a specific time period, "maxxing," going all in, and "hour," a unit of time measured in 60 minutes, are also part of the mix. "Line" represents a straight path, while "morning" signifies the earliest part of the day. Other hints include "pops," a nickname for a father, "mom," a maternal parent, "noon," midday, "sis," a nickname for one's sister, and "top spot," the number one in something.