NYT Connections Hints for April 15, 2026 (#1119)
Game
TASSEL
CROWN
GOWN
HASSLE
FLIP
GRIND
CASTLE
FACILE
TRIAL
CAP
TRITE
HORSE
SHALLOW
MITER
CHORE
DIPLOMA
Hints by Category
GRADUATION GEAR
Back to CategoriesItems associated with graduation ceremonies
CAP
The mortarboard hat worn by graduates during commencement ceremonies.
DIPLOMA
The official certificate awarded upon completion of academic studies.
GOWN
The academic robe worn by graduates and faculty during ceremonies.
TASSEL
The decorative cord attached to the graduation cap, often moved from one side to the other to symbolize completion.
TEDIOUS UNDERTAKING
Back to CategoriesTasks or activities that are boring, repetitive, or burdensome
CHORE
A routine task, especially a household one, that is often tedious.
GRIND
A monotonous, laborious routine or task.
HASSLE
A situation that is annoying, troublesome, or difficult to deal with.
TRIAL
A difficult or trying experience, often involving endurance or patience.
OVERSIMPLISTIC
Back to CategoriesDescribing something that is too simple, lacking depth or nuance
FACILE
Superficially convincing but lacking real depth; overly simplistic.
FLIP
Casual or glib in manner, often implying a lack of seriousness or depth.
SHALLOW
Lacking depth of thought, knowledge, or feeling.
TRITE
Overused and consequently lacking in originality or freshness; hackneyed.
SHAPES OF CHESS PIECES
Back to CategoriesDescriptive names for the shapes of traditional chess pieces
CASTLE
Another name for the rook, representing a castle tower.
CROWN
Refers to the king piece, which typically has a cross or crown-like top.
HORSE
Refers to the knight piece, shaped like a horse's head.
MITER
Refers to the bishop piece, shaped like a bishop's miter (ceremonial headdress).