PURPLE
A color commonly described as combining qualities of red and blue.
Other meanings and uses
- An adjective for an object, surface or light having that color.
- In “purple prose,” language that is excessively ornate or elaborate.
Definitions of the day · 2026-09-08
Spoiler-Safe Definitions for Connections No. 1185 on September 8, 2026
This independent glossary explains every board entry in its original order without arranging the words into solution sets.
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All 16 words, explained without the answers.
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STRIPES
Long, narrow bands that contrast in color or texture with a surrounding surface.
Other meanings and uses
- Markings on a uniform that can indicate military or organizational rank.
- A recurring linear pattern used on clothing, flags and decorative surfaces.
SKORT
A garment made as shorts but designed to look like a skirt from the outside.
Other meanings and uses
- An item of clothing often used for sports, exercise or casual wear.
GLOVES
Hand coverings with separate sections for the thumb and usually each finger.
Other meanings and uses
- Padded handwear used in sports such as boxing and goalkeeping.
- Protective coverings worn for warmth, hygiene or handling hazardous material.
CORVETTE
A small, fast naval vessel traditionally ranked below a frigate.
Other meanings and uses
- A vessel name or class designation used by several national navies.
ARTICHOKE
A large thistlelike plant whose immature flower head is prepared and eaten.
Other meanings and uses
- The edible flower bud of that plant, including its fleshy leaves and center.
- In “Jerusalem artichoke,” part of the name of an unrelated tuber-producing plant.
DOVES
The plural of dove, referring to birds in the pigeon family, often with compact bodies.
Other meanings and uses
- People who favor peaceful or conciliatory policies rather than confrontation.
- A literary plural for birds used as symbols of peace, love or gentleness.
MARSH
Low-lying wet ground commonly covered by grasses, reeds and other soft-stemmed plants.
Other meanings and uses
- A freshwater, saltwater or tidal wetland dominated by nonwoody vegetation.
- A family name and a component of numerous geographic place names.
SACRED
Regarded as holy or formally dedicated to religious worship or purpose.
Other meanings and uses
- Considered too important or valuable to be interfered with or criticized.
- Closely connected with spiritual belief, ritual or deep reverence.
BERET
A soft, round, flat cap without a brim, usually fitted closely around the head.
Other meanings and uses
- A uniform head covering used by various military and official organizations.
- A fashion accessory associated with several regional and artistic styles.
VIPER
A venomous snake from a group generally characterized by long, hinged fangs.
Other meanings and uses
- A figurative term for a malicious, treacherous or dangerous person.
TWIXT
An old-fashioned or literary preposition meaning between two things or people.
Other meanings and uses
- A shortened literary form of “betwixt,” sometimes written with an apostrophe.
SUSPENDERS
In American English, straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers.
Other meanings and uses
- In British English, straps or fasteners used to hold up stockings.
- Elastic or fabric supports fitted with clips, buttons or other attachments.
MUSTANG
A free-roaming horse of the western United States descended from domesticated stock.
Other meanings and uses
- The P-51 Mustang, an American fighter aircraft associated with World War II.
TAKE TO
To begin to like, trust or feel naturally comfortable with someone or something.
Other meanings and uses
- To begin doing something as a regular habit or repeated activity.
- To go into or use a place or medium, as in taking to the water.
- To flee or seek refuge in a place, as in taking to the hills.
FIREBIRD
A radiant or magical bird appearing in Slavic folklore and traditional stories.
Other meanings and uses
- The title character and name of a ballet with music by Igor Stravinsky.
- The name of an open-source relational database management system.