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NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 21, 2026

Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues. A word that indicates during a period of time. A state of rest most animals require regularly. The creation of something, including ideas or energy. When something is done, usually the physical manifestation of a choice. A critical component of the air we breath. To overcome adverse conditions to succeed. Refers to a film festival held in the U.S. each year. Want more tech and digital culture news delivered to your inbox daily or sent straight to your device? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter or get Mashable push alerts today. A combination of hydrogen and

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