LITTLE
Small in size, amount, degree, or importance.
Other meanings and uses
- A small amount or quantity of something.
- Used to show that something happens only slightly or rarely.
Definitions of the day · 2026-10-02
Connections #1209 Board Words: Spoiler-Safe Definitions
Plain-language meanings for all 16 board entries, kept in their original puzzle order without grouping clues.
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All 16 words, explained without the answers.
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REAL ESTATE
Land and buildings, together with the property rights attached to them.
Other meanings and uses
- Property bought, sold, rented, or managed as an asset.
COMMON
Shared by many people or found frequently; ordinary rather than unusual.
Other meanings and uses
- Belonging to or available for use by a community.
- Having the same status or connection in a comparison.
RING
A circular band, commonly worn as jewelry on a finger.
Other meanings and uses
- A clear sound made by a bell, phone, or similar object.
- To make a clear resonant sound.
- A circular area or group arranged around a center.
INDEX
An alphabetical or systematic list that helps locate information in a book or collection.
Other meanings and uses
- A numerical measure used to show change or comparison.
- A sign or pointer that indicates something.
FUND
A sum of money or other resources set aside for a particular purpose.
Other meanings and uses
- To provide money for a person, project, or activity.
- A supply of something available for future use.
BANKROLL
The money a person has available, especially for spending or gambling.
Other meanings and uses
- To provide the money needed for an undertaking.
RIB
Any of the curved bones forming the framework of the chest.
Other meanings and uses
- A cut of meat containing or taken from a rib.
- A narrow raised strip used to strengthen a surface.
STANDARD
An accepted level, quality, model, or way of doing something.
Other meanings and uses
- A rule or measure used for comparison.
- Ordinary or usual in quality or type.
MIDDLE
The central point, part, or position between two ends or extremes.
Other meanings and uses
- A position among several levels that is neither high nor low.
- The central period of a span of time.
STOCK
A supply of goods or materials kept available for use or sale.
Other meanings and uses
- The ingredients used to make a flavorful liquid for cooking.
- A supporting stem or base to which another part is attached.
- A type or line of animals, plants, or people sharing a common origin.
SUPPORT
Help, encouragement, or resources given to a person, cause, or activity.
Other meanings and uses
- To hold something up or keep it from falling.
- A structure or object that bears weight.
- Agreement with or approval of an idea or person.
BACK
The rear surface or part of the human body, extending from the neck toward the hips.
Other meanings and uses
- The reverse or less visible side of something.
- To move or cause something to move backward.
- The part of a chair or garment that supports or covers the rear.
NUMBER
A mathematical value used for counting, measuring, or identifying something.
Other meanings and uses
- A symbol or name used to identify an item in a sequence.
- A performance or item in a program.
- To include or amount to a specified total.
ROUTINE
A regular way of doing things or a customary sequence of actions.
Other meanings and uses
- A repeated performance or set of movements.
- Ordinary and not especially unusual or exciting.
TIME
The continuing passage in which events occur and can be measured.
Other meanings and uses
- A particular occasion or instance of an event.
- A period available for an activity.
- The rate or rhythm at which something is done.