{
  "id": 15687832,
  "title": "NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 20, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/nyt-connections-hints-today-meanings-for-each-word-for-oct-20-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-20T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/nyt-connections-hints-meanings-october-20-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nOther 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nOther 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.\n\nThe puzzle also includes the word \"Walrus,\" a large marine mammal native to Arctic and subarctic waters.",
  "summary": "Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1227.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}