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NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 27, 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.

Fiddle meaning

A kind of violin.

Meddle meaning

Insert oneself into someone else’s business.

Tinker meaning

Repair or adjust something in an unskilled way.

Trifle meaning

Something of little value.

Anvil meaning

Tiny bone in the middle of the ear.

Canal meaning

Pathway from the outer ear to the middle ear.

Drum meaning

A cone-shaped membrane in the ear.

Stirrup meaning

The bone in the ear is responsible for sound conduction.

Diving meaning

Diver transport.

Jingle meaning

A Christmassong.

Liberty meaning

Iconic symbol of American independence.

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Taco meaning

A Mexican-inspired fast food restaurant.

Bottoms meaning

Western-style flared pants.

Jar meaning

A Sylvia Plath novel.

Pepper meaning

A sweet pepper.

Tower meaning

A large building that contains bells.

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