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

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Flaccid meaning Lacking firmness.

Sagging meaning Drifts down.

Slack meaning Not tight.

Cleveland meaning 24th President.

Garfield meaning 20th President.

Grant meaning 18th President.

Madison meaning 4th President.

Empty meaning Contains nothing.

Excess meaning Contains too much.