NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 9, 2026
Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1247.
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A style of jean that fits tight on the thighs and flares out at the knee.
Distressed meaning
Feeling upset, worried, anxious or deeply unhappy.
Low-rise meaning
A type of jeans where the waistline sits low.
Skinny meaning
Very thin or having little body fat.
Card shark meaning
An expert card player who uses skill, deception or cheating to win money.
Fun sponge meaning
Someone who ruins a good time.
Gamma ray meaning
A form of high-energy, short-wavelength electromagnetic radiation.
Navy Seal meaning
The U.S. Navy’s primary special operations force.
Con job meaning
A deceptive scheme.
Flimflam meaning
A trick or deception.
Rip-off meaning
A scam.
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Shell game meaning
A street trick and confidence scam.
Grapefruit spoon meaning
A large citrus fruit.
Mint leaf meaning
An aromatic leaf typically in tea.
Steak knife meaning
A knife made specifically to cut steak.
Tape dispenser meaning
A holder for tape.
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