NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 20, 2026
Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1227.
Today's NYT Connections puzzle includes a variety of words with diverse meanings. Some of these include "Close," which refers to the finishing point of a period or event; "End," signifying the final part or conclusion of something; and "Stop," denoting the act of concluding or pausing an activity.
Other words in today's puzzle include "Wrap," which means to cover or fold something, "Minion," describing a humble servant or follower, and "Poodle," a term for someone overly willing to obey others. There are also references to food items such as "Puppet," referring to battered and fried chicken or fish pieces, and "Walrus," a large marine mammal from Arctic and subarctic regions.
The list also features some non-literal meanings, such as "Stooge," a person manipulated by others, and "Arial," a popular sans-serif font. Additionally, there are words related to objects, like "Bell," a hollow metallic object that produces ringing sounds, and "Dock," a platform used for loading and unloading freight.
Other entries include "Want," a desire for something, "Mini," something very small or reduced in size, and "Chevron," a V-shaped object or pattern. "Horseshoe" is a U-shaped metal plate traditionally made of iron or steel, and "Pencil" refers to a slender writing or drawing instrument with a solid pigment core.
The puzzle also includes the word "Walrus," a large marine mammal native to Arctic and subarctic waters.
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