NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 14, 2026

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Campus meaning

A collection of buildings.

Center meaning

A building or facility dedicated to a specific service.

Complex meaning

Composed of multiple parts.

Facility meaning

A place or building for a specific purpose.

Advanced meaning

Greatly improved or updated.

Foremost meaning

First in importance, rank or position.

Modern meaning

New and fresh.

Progressive meaning

Developing or happening gradually.

Chess meaning

A classic two-player strategy board game.

Go meaning

To advance.

Othello meaning

A two-player strategy board game.

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Stratego meaning

A two-player war board game.

Battle meaning

A fight.

Marriage meaning

A legalized union.

Mottle meaning

A colored spot.

Trib meaning

A small river or stream.

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