NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 13, 2026

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Lash meaning To tie things together.

Lips meaning A body part possessed by some vertebrates.

Jacket meaning Outerwear designed to keep you warm, looking stylish, or both Tie meaning To lash things together.

Sense meaning An awareness of something.

Change meaning To alter the state or condition of something.

Belt meaning A clothing item often used to hold up trousers.

Ring meaning An item of jewelry, often worn on fingers.

Taste meaning A sense that allows us to determine the flavor of something.

Cup meaning An item used for beverages or as part of a trophy.