NYT Connections Hints for March 15, 2026 (#1089)
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DOG
HOG
FROG
SPORK
COG
BLOG
SMOG
DOZE
HORN
GEAR
CORNER
MOTEL
MONOPOLIZE
PINION
BOGART
SPROCKET
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GREEDILY CONTROL
Back to CategoriesTo control or dominate something in a selfish or excessive manner
BOGART
To selfishly keep or control something (especially a joint or cigarette in slang), named after actor Humphrey Bogart's on-screen mannerisms.
CORNER
To gain control of a market or commodity by buying up most of it.
HOG
To take or use more than one's fair share of something.
MONOPOLIZE
To have exclusive control or possession of something, preventing others from sharing.
TOOTHED WHEELS
Back to CategoriesMechanical components with teeth that mesh together to transmit motion
COG
A single tooth on a gear, or a small gear that engages with a larger one.
GEAR
A rotating machine part with cut teeth that mesh with another toothed part to transmit torque.
PINION
A small gear that meshes with a larger gear or rack, often used in steering systems.
SPROCKET
A toothed wheel that engages with a chain or track, commonly used in bicycles and machinery.
PORTMANTEAUX
Back to CategoriesWords formed by blending parts of two or more words
BLOG
Blend of 'web' + 'log' - an online journal or informational website.
MOTEL
Blend of 'motor' + 'hotel' - a roadside hotel for motorists.
SMOG
Blend of 'smoke' + 'fog' - air pollution caused by a mixture of smoke and fog.
SPORK
Blend of 'spoon' + 'fork' - a hybrid eating utensil combining features of both.
BULL___
Back to CategoriesCompound words or phrases beginning with 'bull'
DOG
Bull dog - a breed of dog known for its muscular build and wrinkled face.
DOZE
Bull doze - to clear or level ground with a bulldozer, or to force one's way through.
FROG
Bull frog - a large North American frog known for its deep croak.
HORN
Bull horn - a portable loudspeaker used to amplify voice, or the horn of a bull.