PAINT
A colored liquid or coating applied to a surface to protect or decorate it.
Other meanings and uses
- The act of applying color or a picture to a surface.
- To cover or depict something with colored material.
Definitions of the day · 2026-09-23
Connections #1200 Definitions Utility for September 23, 2026
A spoiler-safe reference for the sixteen board entries, arranged in their original order without revealing category relationships.
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All 16 words, explained without the answers.
Use this utility to clarify an unfamiliar word or phrase before solving. It preserves the board order and gives ordinary meanings without grouping entries or identifying any answer relationship.
CAPTCHA
A website test intended to distinguish a human user from an automated program.
Other meanings and uses
- A challenge involving letters, images or another task before online access continues.
BITCOIN
A digital currency that can be transferred electronically without a central issuing bank.
Other meanings and uses
- The system and network used to record Bitcoin transactions.
- A unit of value within that digital currency system.
WALLET
A small case used for carrying money, payment cards and identification.
Other meanings and uses
- A digital application or service used to store payment credentials.
- A container for carrying small personal items while traveling.
SPAM
Unwanted, often numerous messages sent through email, text or another communication system.
Other meanings and uses
- A prepared meat product sold under the name SPAM.
- Unwanted or intrusive material sent repeatedly.
PHONE
A device used to communicate by voice or other electronic messages.
Other meanings and uses
- A telephone call or conversation, especially in informal use.
- To contact someone by telephone.
RECORD LABEL
A company or brand that releases, promotes or distributes recorded music.
Other meanings and uses
- A label attached to a physical sound recording.
- The identifying information printed on a record or recording.
AGE VERIFICATION
The process of checking or proving how old a person is.
Other meanings and uses
- A procedure used to confirm that someone meets an age requirement.
- An age check requested before access to restricted material.
SURINAME
A country on the northeastern coast of South America.
Other meanings and uses
- A proper noun used in geographic, political or historical writing for that country.
PAYWALL
A barrier that limits access to online content unless a user pays or subscribes.
Other meanings and uses
- A subscription requirement placed before digital articles or services.
- A website feature that marks content as available only to paying users.
CONDENSED MILK
Milk from which much of the water has been removed, often with sugar added.
Other meanings and uses
- A thick milk ingredient used in desserts, drinks and other recipes.
- Milk preserved in a concentrated form for storage and cooking.
RUB-A-DUB
A playful phrase imitating a repeated drumming or knocking sound.
Other meanings and uses
- A rhythmic expression used in playful or nursery language.
KEYS
Small shaped pieces used to operate locks, usually carried together.
Other meanings and uses
- The buttons or levers pressed to operate a keyboard or instrument.
- The answers or explanations that accompany a test or exercise.
SHAVING CREAM
A cream, foam or gel used to soften hair and help a razor move over skin.
Other meanings and uses
- A grooming product applied before removing unwanted hair.
- A lathering preparation used during wet shaving.
COOKIE CONSENT
A request for a website visitor to agree to the site’s use of cookies.
Other meanings and uses
- A notice allowing a visitor to accept, reject or manage website cookies.
SUNGLASSES
Eyeglasses with tinted lenses that reduce bright light reaching the eyes.
Other meanings and uses
- Protective eyewear used to reduce glare outdoors.
- Tinted glasses worn as an accessory or for visual comfort.