SPRING
The season between winter and summer, associated with warmer weather and new plant growth.
Other meanings and uses
- A natural place where water flows from the ground.
- As a verb, to jump or move suddenly and quickly.
Definitions of the day · 2026-09-17
Connections #1194 Board Word Definitions
A spoiler-safe reference for the 16 board entries, presented in their original order without category clues.
Open the dated hints and answers →Definitions of the day · 2026-09-17
All 16 words, explained without the answers.
These entries explain ordinary meanings and established uses without arranging words by answer, naming categories or identifying relationships among them.
SUBWAY STATION
A designated stop where passengers enter, leave or transfer within an urban rapid-transit system.
Other meanings and uses
- The phrase can refer collectively to the platforms, entrances and passenger areas at such a stop.
PRESTIGE
Respect, admiration or influence gained through a reputation for quality, achievement or high status.
Other meanings and uses
- Used attributively to describe something associated with elevated status or esteem.
TRIANGLE
A flat geometric shape with three straight sides and three angles.
Other meanings and uses
- Any arrangement of three people, places or elements connected to one another.
- A percussion instrument made from a bent metal bar and struck to produce a ringing sound.
TAP
To touch or strike something lightly, often briefly or repeatedly.
Other meanings and uses
- A fitting that controls the flow of liquid from a pipe or container.
- To select something on a touchscreen with a quick touch.
- To draw from a supply or source for use.
GIVE
To transfer possession of something to another person without expecting it to be returned.
Other meanings and uses
- To provide or communicate information, an answer or an instruction.
- To hold or organize an event, performance or gathering.
LANGUAGE
A structured system of words or signs used by a community for communication.
Other meanings and uses
- A characteristic style of speaking, writing or expressing ideas.
- A formal system used to write instructions for computers.
FOUNTAIN
A structure that sends water into the air or lets it flow, often for decoration or drinking.
Other meanings and uses
- A source from which something plentiful appears to flow.
- A naturally flowing source of water.
WELL
A deep hole dug or drilled into the ground to obtain water, oil, gas or another resource.
Other meanings and uses
- As an adverb, in a good, effective or satisfactory way.
- As an adjective, healthy or free from illness.
- A conversational word used to introduce, pause or qualify a remark.
BOUNCE
To move away from a surface again after striking it, often with a quick change of direction.
Other meanings and uses
- To move with lively, energetic steps or motion.
- For a payment or message to be rejected and returned.
- As a noun, one instance of rebounding after contact.
SEWER LINE
A pipe or connected conduit that carries wastewater or sewage away from buildings and streets.
Other meanings and uses
- The phrase may refer to a property's connection to a larger municipal sewer system.
HANDLES
Plural parts designed to be held when opening, carrying, moving or controlling an object.
Other meanings and uses
- As a verb, manages, deals with or takes responsibility for something.
- As a verb, touches, holds or moves something with the hands.
- Plural names used by people as informal or online identifiers.
SHEEP DETECTIVES
A plural phrase describing sheep that investigate mysteries or search for clues.
Other meanings and uses
- Grammatically, it can serve as a plural subject or as a descriptive label for such characters.
MINE SHAFT
A vertical or steeply inclined passage that provides access to the underground workings of a mine.
Other meanings and uses
- The phrase can also refer to the excavated opening together with its structural supports and access route.
FLEXIBILITY
The ability to bend or move through a range of positions without breaking or becoming damaged.
Other meanings and uses
- Willingness or ability to adapt plans when circumstances change.
- The range through which a joint or body part can move.
WOLVERINE
A strong, heavily built northern mammal in the weasel family, known for its thick fur.
Other meanings and uses
- The plural form is wolverines, while wolverine can also be used attributively before another noun.