NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 6, 2026

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Comfort meaning

A state of physical or mental ease, free from pain, worry or distress.

Days meaning

A measure of time equal to 24 hours.

Hampton meaning

A settlement near a homestead.

Holiday meaning

A day or period set aside for religious observance, national celebration, rest or recreation.

Catskill meaning

A geographic and cultural region and subrange of the Appalachian Mountains located in southeastern New York state.

Knickknack meaning

A small decorative object kept on display at home.

Pianoforte meaning

The original name for the modern piano.

Stability meaning

The quality or state of something remaining steady, firm, and unlikely to change.

Berkshire meaning

An American multinational holding company and investment conglomerate.

Citi meaning

An American investment bank and financial services corporation.

Goldman meaning

A large American investment bank and financial services company.

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Merrill meaning

An English surname meaning "pleasant hill."

Adirondack meaning

A large mountain range in upstate New York.

Eames meaning

A husband-and-wife duo of 20th-century designers.

Windsor meaning

A historic town in England.

Wingback meaning

A classic upholstered armchair.

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