NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 27, 2026

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Carrier meaning

A person, company or thing that transports or transmits something from one place to another.

Network meaning

A system of interconnected parts, people or devices that communicate and work together.

Operator meaning

A person who runs a machine.

Provider meaning

A person, company or organization that supplies a product or service.

Bronze meaning

A man-made metal alloy comprised of tin, copper and other elements.

Clay meaning

A heavy, sticky type of natural earth that is soft and moldable when wet.

Marble meaning

A hard, smooth metamorphic rock formed from limestone.

Plaster meaning

A wet building paste that dries into a hard, smooth surface.

Banquette meaning

A long, upholstered bench that's built into a wall or custom-fitted to a specific space.

Booth meaning

A small enclosed space, temporary stand or private seating area.

Chair meaning

A piece of furniture made for one person to sit on, featuring a backrest and four legs.

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Stool meaning

A simple, backless seat or footrest.

BBQing meaning

A slow-cooking method that uses low, indirect heat and wood smoke to tenderize meat.

Homing meaning

The ability of to navigate, return, or guide oneself accurately toward a home location.

Lohan meaning

A traditional Irish last name, meaning "light."

Wu-Tang meaning

An iconic New York rap group.

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