NYT Connections Hints for March 10, 2026 (#1082)
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MASS
GRAM
DUKE
TOAST
BROWN
UNC
WASH
SOCK
PENN
ROAST
POP
BOX
SLUG
SEAR
MISS
CUZ
Hints by Category
COOK WITH DRY HEAT
Back to CategoriesCooking methods using dry heat
BROWN
To cook food quickly at high temperature until it turns brown, often to seal in juices.
ROAST
To cook food, especially meat, in an oven or over a fire using dry heat.
SEAR
To quickly cook the surface of food at high temperature to create a flavorful crust.
TOAST
To brown bread or other food by exposure to radiant heat.
FAMILIAL NICKNAMES
Back to CategoriesInformal names for family members
CUZ
Short for 'cousin', an informal term for a cousin.
GRAM
Short for 'grandma' or 'grammy', an affectionate term for grandmother.
POP
Informal term for father or grandfather.
UNC
Short for 'uncle', an informal term for uncle.
U.S. STATE ABBREVIATIONS
Back to CategoriesCommon abbreviations for U.S. states
MASS
Abbreviation for Massachusetts (MA).
MISS
Abbreviation for Mississippi (MS).
PENN
Abbreviation for Pennsylvania (PA).
WASH
Abbreviation for Washington (WA).
PUNCH
Back to CategoriesWords related to hitting or striking
BOX
To fight with fists, especially in boxing; also a type of punch.
DUKE
Slang for fist (as in 'put up your dukes'), used in fighting.
SLUG
To hit hard with a fist; a heavy punch.
SOCK
To hit or punch someone forcefully.