NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 30, 2026

August 29, 2026

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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.

Cadbury meaning

A famous British chocolate.

Energized meaning

Amped up.

Playboy meaning

A popular adult magazine.

Trix meaning

A colorful cereal brand.

Gymnasium meaning

A large indoor sports room.

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Health club meaning

A membership-based fitness center.

Rec center meaning

An accessible fitness center.

YMCA meaning

A community resource center.

Aerator meaning

A piece that adds air to something.

Corkscrew meaning

A tool used to remove corks from bottles.

Decanter meaning

A glass bottle used to hold alcoholic drinks.

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Stopper meaning

A plug to close a bottle opening.

Alias meaning

A fake name.

Outlaw meaning

A criminal.

Reward meaning

An incentive for doing something (well).

Wanted meaning

Desired.

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