NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 18, 2026

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Chest meaning A large, sturdy storage box.

Trunk meaning A large, sturdy chest or case used for packing and transporting clothes and personal possessions.

Wardrobe meaning A built-in cabinet with doors, rails or shelves used for hanging and storing clothes.

Butter meaning A pale yellow, fatty dairy product made by churning cream or milk.

Deodorant meaning A personal care product applied to the body to neutralize, suppress or mask unpleasant body odors Dynamite meaning A powerful high explosive made by soaking nitroglycerin into an absorbent material.

Incense meaning A substance made from plant materials, gums, spices or essential oils that releases a sweet, fragrant smoke or odor when burned.

Angel meaning A spiritual, supernatural or celestial being found in various religious and cultural traditions.

Coco meaning Short for the coconut palm or its fruit.

Obsession meaning Continuous or recurring ideas, urges, or images that capture mental control.