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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