This FluentSlang explainer covers Bussin as it appeared in the NYT Connections hints and answers for July 13, 2026. Use it for the quick meaning, the puzzle trap, and the related same-day clues.
Bussin meaning in this puzzle
Bussin means something is really good, especially food. If a meal is bussin, it tastes amazing. That’s the short version.
Read this clue through the group label starting with smooches, then check whether the other answers point the same way.
Why It Showed Up In Connections
This clue came from the NYT Connections hints and answers for July 13, 2026. In that grid, it pointed toward starting with smooches.
The key is to test the whole group, not just the first meaning that pops into your head.
Why this clue can fool people
Another mistake is using it for bad things. Bussin is a compliment. You wouldn’t call a terrible meal bussin unless you’re being sarcastic on purpose.
How To Read It Fast
Start with the ordinary meaning of Bussin, then ask whether the puzzle is using it as slang, a phrase, a category label, or a wordplay trick.
If the clue only matches one other answer, keep going. The correct Connections group should make all four answers feel like they belong together.
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