NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 15, 2026

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All-time meaning

A peak or record that has never been done before.

Historic meaning

Momentous or significant.

Record meaning

A log of information.

Unprecedented meaning

Never seen or done before.

Dress code meaning

Rules for what can be worn to a place or event.

Registry meaning

An official record.

RSVP meaning

To make a reservation.

Travel meaning

To move from place to place.

Archive meaning

A record.

Octonion meaning

An 8-dimensional number system.

Rapscallion meaning

A mischievous person.

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Sleek meaning

Smooth and shiny.

Astral meaning

Related to the stars.

Cartesian meaning

Related to the scientist Descartes.

Inclined meaning

Willing to do something.

Jet meaning

A type of plane.

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