NYT Connections Hints for October 23, 2026 (#1339)
Game
EXTENSION
LOVE
DIRECT
POWER
SPINAL
VOCAL
DRIVER
DISTANCE
PHONE
TIME
UPDATE
OPEN
FRANK
FORCE
DOUBLE
PLUGIN
Hints by Category
FORTHRIGHT
Back to CategoriesStraightforward, honest, and direct in speech or expression
DIRECT
Saying exactly what one means without being evasive; straightforward.
FRANK
Open and honest in speech; not hiding one's true thoughts.
OPEN
Candid and willing to share thoughts or information; not secretive.
VOCAL
Readily expressing opinions openly and strongly; outspoken.
THINGS YOU INSTALL ON A COMPUTER
Back to CategoriesSoftware or components added to a computer system
DRIVER
Software that lets the operating system communicate with a hardware device.
EXTENSION
An add-on program or browser add-on that adds new features to existing software.
PLUGIN
A small software component installed to add a specific feature to a larger program.
UPDATE
A new version or patch installed to fix, improve, or add to existing software.
QUANTITIES IN A FORMULA FOR POWER
Back to CategoriesVariables in physics formulas for power, such as P = F * d / t
DISTANCE
The distance over which a force acts; part of work in P = F * d / t.
FORCE
The applied force; in mechanics, power can be expressed using force times distance over time.
POWER
The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred; the result quantity in the formula.
TIME
The time interval over which work is done; appears in the denominator of P = W / t or P = F * d / t.
___ TAP
Back to CategoriesCompound words and phrases ending with 'tap'
DOUBLE
A double tap is two quick taps on a screen or device.
LOVE
A love tap is a gentle, affectionate, or playful hit or touch.
PHONE
A phone tap is the covert interception of telephone communications.
SPINAL
A spinal tap is a medical procedure that collects cerebrospinal fluid; it is also the name of a famous mockumentary film and fictional band.