NYT Connections Hints for April 17, 2026 (#1132)
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DOMINANT
KEY
ROOT
TAN
TONIC
STEM
HAMMER
GENERAL
BULB
SODA
COMMON
STRING
STORMY
LEAF
PEDAL
POPULAR
Hints by Category
VEGETABLE PARTS
Back to CategoriesStructural components of plants that are commonly eaten as vegetables
BULB
A rounded underground storage organ, such as an onion or garlic.
LEAF
The flat, green part of a plant where photosynthesis occurs, like spinach or lettuce.
ROOT
The underground part that absorbs water and nutrients, such as carrots or beets.
STEM
The main structural part that supports leaves and flowers, like asparagus or celery.
PREVAILING
Back to CategoriesWidely accepted, dominant, or most common
COMMON
Occurring frequently; widely accepted or practiced.
DOMINANT
Exercising the most influence or control; prevailing over others.
GENERAL
Affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread.
POPULAR
Liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people or by a particular group.
PARTS OF A PIANO
Back to CategoriesKey components that make up a piano's structure and function
HAMMER
A felt-covered wooden component that strikes the strings when a key is pressed.
KEY
The white and black levers pressed by the player to produce musical notes.
PEDAL
Foot-operated levers (usually three) that modify the sound, such as sustain or soft pedals.
STRING
Tightly stretched metal wires that vibrate to produce sound when struck by hammers.
SECOND HALVES OF DRINK NAMES
Back to CategoriesThe latter part of compound drink names, often indicating the base or type of beverage
SODA
As in 'club soda' or 'cream soda' - a carbonated beverage.
STORMY
As in 'dark and stormy' - a cocktail made with rum and ginger beer.
TAN
As in 'Long Island iced tea' - though spelled differently, refers to the color/appearance.
TONIC
As in 'gin and tonic' - a carbonated quinine-flavored beverage.