NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 8, 2026

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Clarity meaning

The quality of being clear.

Context meaning

The words, phrases or sentences that come immediately before and after a specific passage.

Insight meaning

Goods, valuables or territory seized by force.

Perspective meaning

A particular point of view.

Carat meaning

A unit of mass used to weigh gemstones and pearls.

Charred meaning

Burnt.

Korn meaning

A popular 90s American rock band.

Leak meaning

An accidental opening.

Blowout meaning

To beat an opponent by a massive margin in a sports game.

Color meaning

The visual perception created when light wavelengths interact with the cone cells in the eye.

Extensions meaning

Additions.

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Trim meaning

To cut just a bit.

Built meaning

Constructed.

Cut meaning

Chopped.

Jacked meaning

Muscular.

Ripped meaning

Torn

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