NYT Connections Hints for August 29, 2026 (#1276)
Game
GREEK
HYDRANT
BATTERY
HOUSE
TRITONE
ENGINE
ESCAPE
AT LAST
WEDGE
SPACE
RADIATOR
CHOPPED
CONTROL
HERALD
SHIFT
ALTERNATOR
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UNDER THE HOOD OF A CAR
Back to CategoriesCar parts located under the hood
ALTERNATOR
A device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy to charge the car battery and power the electrical system.
BATTERY
A storage device for electrical energy that starts the engine and powers onboard electronics.
ENGINE
The machine that burns fuel to produce power, making the car move.
RADIATOR
A cooling component that transfers heat from the engine coolant to the air.
KINDS OF SALAD
Back to CategoriesTypes of salads
CHOPPED
A salad whose ingredients are finely chopped and often mixed together.
GREEK
A salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, and onions.
HOUSE
A restaurant's signature or standard salad, usually with mixed greens and dressings.
WEDGE
A salad made from a cold wedge of iceberg lettuce, often topped with blue cheese dressing.
KEYBOARD KEYS
Back to CategoriesKeys on a computer keyboard
CONTROL
A modifier key (Ctrl) used in combination with other keys to trigger commands.
ESCAPE
The Esc key, used to cancel an operation or close a dialog.
SHIFT
A modifier key pressed to type uppercase letters and the symbols above number keys.
SPACE
The long bar-shaped key used to insert a space between words.
STARTING WITH FIGURES FROM GREEK MYTH
Back to CategoriesWords that begin with names from Greek mythology
AT LAST
Finally, after a long wait. It begins with 'ATLAS', the Titan who held up the sky.
HERALD
A messenger or announcer. It begins with 'HERA', the Greek goddess of marriage.
HYDRANT
An outdoor water pipe. It begins with 'HYDRA', the many-headed serpent monster.
TRITONE
A musical interval of three whole tones. It begins with 'TRITON', the Greek sea god.