NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 14, 2026


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While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues.
Feed meaning
To provide food.
Thing meaning
A type of noun.
Serve meaning
To provide.
Suggestion meaning
To offer a recommendation.
Fiery meaning
Something proven combustible.
Flicker meaning
An unstable light.
Flash meaning
A bright moment of light.
Foment meaning
To stir up.
Smash meaning
To destroy or crush.
Hulk meaning
A large, damaged object.
Trace meaning
To track.
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Fumble meaning
To drop or mishandle something.
Slice meaning
To cut something.
Whiff meaning
A hint.
Volley meaning
A discharge of an array of weapons.
Punisher meaning
Someone who punishes.
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