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NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 11, 2026

Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1217.

NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 11, 2026

The New York Times' Connections puzzle for October 11, 2026, offers meanings for each word that may hold the key to solving the daily challenge. To avoid spoilers, Mashable provides these clues without revealing the answers. Additionally, the outlet has been offering hints and solutions for other popular word games like Wordle and Strands.

Each word in today's puzzle has connections that go beyond its direct meaning. For instance, Cable refers to insulated wires for electricity, Electricity encompasses the phenomena caused by moving electric charges, Internet is the worldwide network of interconnected computer systems, and Phone converts sound into electrical signals for communication.

Other words in the puzzle include Gloves, Ice scraper, Map, and Registration, all of which have literal and figurative interpretations. The task is to apply these meanings and the visual clues provided to make connections between the words and solve the puzzle.

Patrick is a name that signifies a member of the elite class in ancient Rome, while Peruse means to read carefully or in detail. Syntactic pertains to the rules of syntax, or the structure of sentences.

So, if you're up for a challenge, try to harness your knowledge of these meanings and utilize the clues provided to complete the Connections puzzle for October 11, 2026.

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