NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 22, 2026

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Accent meaning

A specific way of pronouncing a language that shows where a person is from.

Detail meaning

A small part, specific fact or individual item that makes up a larger whole.

Flourish meaning

To grow well, succeed or wave something around in a showy way.

Touch meaning

To make physical contact with someone or something.

Agree meaning

To have the same opinion.

Disagree meaning

To have a differing opinion.

Neutral meaning

Not taking sides or being involved in a conflict.

Other meaning

Additional, different or the remaining option.

That meaning

A word used as a pronoun, determiner relative pronoun or conjuction to point out a specific object.

These meaning

The plural demonstrative determiner of 'this.'

This meaning

A pronoun, determiner or adverb used to point out a specific person or thing.

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Those meaning

A demonstrative determiner used to point out multiple people or things.

Cafe meaning

A small casual restaurant that serves coffee, tea and small bites..

Patron meaning

A person who supports an organization or cause.

Rose meaning

A coiled flower that typically comes in red, pink or white colors.

The meaning

A definite article that points out a specific noun.

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