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NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 17, 2026

Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1224.

NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 17, 2026

Today's NYT Connections puzzle provides various words to ponder, along with their meanings. Alert signifies a warning regarding danger or crucial details. Chime refers to a clear ringing sound. Ding denotes a brief, sharp metallic ringing akin to a bell, timer, or doorbell. Ping denotes a quick electronic message or signal to verify someone's status.

Boheme translates to the bohemian lifestyle in French. Brea is a thick, black, sticky substance utilized for waterproofing and road construction. Paz is the Spanish term for peace. Scala, originating from Latin/Italian, means a ladder or staircase. Print refers to tangible publications such as books, newspapers, and magazines. Shot signifies a singular photographic exposure or an uninterrupted sequence of film or video captured by one camera.

Snap denotes breaking a thin or brittle object with a sharp, cracking sound. Wanting additional tech and digital culture news? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter or enable push alerts directly to your device. In this context, Still refers to a single, unmoving snapshot or film frame. Fiddler denotes a musician who plays the fiddle.

Hermit signifies an individual who lives in deliberate solitude and eschews human society. King refers to a male ruler or emperor. Lastly, Snow denotes a white, crystallized precipitation that forms in colder temperatures.

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