NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 22, 2026

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Detail meaning A small part, specific fact or individual item that makes up a larger whole.

Flourish meaning To grow well, succeed or wave something around in a showy way.

Touch meaning To make physical contact with someone or something.

Agree meaning To have the same opinion.

Disagree meaning To have a differing opinion.

Neutral meaning Not taking sides or being involved in a conflict.

Other meaning Additional, different or the remaining option.

That meaning A word used as a pronoun, determiner relative pronoun or conjuction to point out a specific object.

These meaning The plural demonstrative determiner of 'this.' This meaning A pronoun, determiner or adverb used to point out a specific person or thing.