NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 7, 2026
Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1245.
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Stolen treasure or plunder.
Bounty meaning
A monetary reward offered for a specific action.
Spoils meaning
Goods, valuables or territory seized by force.
Treasure meaning
A collection of valuable items.
Henley meaning
A collarless pullover shirt with a round neckline.
Polo meaning
A game played by teams of players on horseback using a mallet.
Raglan meaning
A type of shirt where there is no separate shoulder seam.
Ringer meaning
A device or phone that makes a ringing sound.
New meaning
Recently created.
North meaning
The direction on a compass that is directly opposite to south.
Rhode meaning
Hailey Bieber's skincare brand.
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South meaning
The direction on a compass that is directly opposite to north.
Cane meaning
A walking support device.
Clone meaning
A replica.
Easter meaning
A Christian celebration celebrating the supernatural resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead three days after his crucifixion.
Soon meaning
In or within a short time.
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