NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 11, 2026
Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1249.
For November 11, 2026, NYT Connections provides clues for its daily puzzle without revealing the answers. Mashable also offers hints and answers for other word games like Wordle and Strands. In this Connections puzzle, each word holds its own unique meaning.
Words can have traditional folk meanings, relating to the customs and lifestyle of ordinary people. Some words are derived from herbs or plants, while others refer to a holistic approach, considering the whole system rather than isolated parts.
Among the clues are words related to everyday objects like air mattresses and tires, as well as playful devices such as whoopie cushions. Other terms are specific to golf, like the tee box and sand trap, or even terms of endearment like patoot.
The puzzle also includes technical terms, such as rheostats, which are used to control electric current. As you unravel each word's meaning, you may notice that many of them have completely unrelated meanings, which can provide a clue to solving the puzzle.
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