NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 31, 2026
Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1177.
Today, the New York Times Connections puzzle hints reveal meanings for several words set to appear on August 31, 2026. Among these words are Caliph, Khan, Pharaoh, Shogun, Fragile, Heavy, Perishable, Dust, Poke, Salad, Super, Lipstick, Poster, Tennis balls, and Toothpaste. Each of these terms has its own distinct meaning. For instance, Caliph refers to a religious successor to the Prophet Muhammad, while Khan signifies an ancient Eurasian ruler.
Pharaoh represents an ancient Egyptian ruler. Shogun denotes an ancient Japanese ruler. Fragile suggests something easily breakable, and Heavy denotes having a large weight or density. Perishable signals a food item that can spoil quickly. Dust refers to small dry particles of matter, and Poke denotes a traditional Hawaiian dish containing raw fish.
Salad is a mixed leafy dish. Super means of excellent quality, Lipstick is a tubed makeup product that adds color to the lips, Poster signifies a large printed display paper, and Tennis balls represent round bouncy objects hit by rackets in tennis. Lastly, Toothpaste is a thick liquid used for cleaning teeth.
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