NYT Connections Hints for March 18, 2026 (#1093)
Game
SPELL
YELL
RAIN
COAT
WHAMMY
STRETCH
CURSE
WAH
WINCE
BLANK
PATCH
HOP
DELAY
REALITY
REVERB
PERIOD
Hints by Category
INTERVAL
Back to CategoriesA period of time or a segment of something
PATCH
A short period of time, often difficult or unusual (e.g., 'a rough patch').
PERIOD
A length or portion of time.
SPELL
A short, indefinite period of time.
STRETCH
A continuous period of time or a segment of distance.
REACT TO A STUBBED TOE
Back to CategoriesCommon physical or verbal reactions to sudden pain
CURSE
To swear or use profanity in response to pain.
HOP
To jump on one foot, a typical reaction to foot pain.
WINCE
To flinch or grimace briefly due to sharp pain.
YELL
To shout or cry out loudly in pain.
GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
Back to CategoriesCommon types of guitar effects pedals used to modify sound
DELAY
An effect that repeats the sound after a short time, creating an echo.
REVERB
An effect that simulates the natural reverberation of a room or space.
WAH
A pedal that creates a vocal-like 'wah-wah' sound by filtering frequencies.
WHAMMY
A pedal (often the 'Whammy Pedal') used to shift pitch or create dive-bomb effects.
___ CHECK
Back to CategoriesCommon phrases ending with 'check'
BLANK
'Blank check' means unrestricted authority or freedom to act, often financially.
COAT
'Coat check' is a service where coats are temporarily stored, typically at events.
RAIN
'Rain check' means a postponement or deferral to a later time.
REALITY
'Reality check' means a reminder or assessment of the actual situation, often to correct unrealistic expectations.