NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 11, 2026
Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1188.
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SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 11, 2026Absorb meaning
To take in or soak up a substance or information.
Digest meaning
To break down food or process information.
Process meaning
A series of steps taken to get a specific result.
Take in meaning
To understand or absorb information.
Band meaning
A group of musicians.
Florist meaning
A person or business that sells or arranges flowers.
Photographer meaning
A person who takes professional photos.
Planner meaning
A person who creates strategies or organizes details.
Exercise meaning
A planned physical activity to improve mental and physical health.
Journal meaning
A written record of daily events or thoughts.
Meditate meaning
To focus the mind on silence or concentration.
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Unplug meaning
To disconnect an electronic device from a power source.
Agenda meaning
A plan of action for a meeting or event.
Envelope meaning
A flat paper container used to contain mail or a letter.
Limits meaning
A boundary that's the highest amount allowed.
Luck meaning
Success or failure that happens by chance.
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