NYT Connections Hints for April 9, 2026 (#1112)
Game
RAM
JACK
RIP
GOAT
BLUE
YOKE
CREAM
LOW
FISH
DOWN
DARK
PASTE
SHRED
RUB
ARCHER
BALM
Categories
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GLOOMY
Back to CategoriesFeeling sad, depressed, or dark
BLUE
Feeling sad or depressed (e.g., 'feeling blue').
DARK
Lacking light, or metaphorically, a gloomy or pessimistic mood.
DOWN
Feeling low, sad, or depressed.
LOW
Feeling sad, depressed, or lacking energy.
OINTMENT
Back to CategoriesTopical medicinal preparations applied to the skin
BALM
A soothing ointment, often used for healing or comfort.
CREAM
A semi-solid emulsion used as a medicinal or cosmetic ointment.
PASTE
A thick, soft, moist substance, often medicinal, applied to the skin.
RUB
A liniment or ointment meant to be rubbed into the skin (e.g., muscle rub).
ZODIAC SYMBOLS
Back to CategoriesSymbols or names representing zodiac signs
ARCHER
Represents Sagittarius, the archer.
FISH
Represents Pisces, the fish.
GOAT
Represents Capricorn, often depicted as a sea-goat.
RAM
Represents Aries, the ram.
MUSCULAR, MINUS "ED" SOUND
Back to CategoriesWords related to strength or physical effort, but without the '-ed' suffix sound
JACK
To lift or move something heavy (e.g., 'jack up a car'), implying physical strength.
RIP
To tear apart forcefully, suggesting muscular effort.
SHRED
To tear or cut into small pieces, often requiring strength.
YOKE
A wooden beam used to join draft animals, symbolizing strength and labor.