NYT Connections Hints for October 4, 2026 (#1315)
Game
WIG
FILM
AUCTION
TABLE
PADDLE
COLLAR
GAVEL
LOT
BUNCH
BALL
PARTNER
NET
ROBE
HEAP
TREATMENT
STACK
Hints by Category
CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT
Back to CategoriesA large or considerable quantity
BUNCH
A group or quantity of things; informally, a lot or many.
HEAP
A pile or large quantity; 'heaps' can mean a lot.
LOT
A great amount or number; as in 'a lot'.
STACK
A pile of objects; 'stacks of' or 'a stack of' can mean a large amount.
TABLE TENNIS NEEDS
Back to CategoriesItems and equipment needed to play table tennis
BALL
The small, lightweight ball hit back and forth in table tennis.
NET
The barrier stretched across the middle of the table.
PADDLE
The racket used to strike the ball in table tennis.
TABLE
The flat playing surface divided by the net.
PARTS OF A JUDGE COSTUME
Back to CategoriesItems or accessories associated with a judge's costume or courtroom role
COLLAR
A neckband or decorative collar, often part of a judge's robe or costume.
GAVEL
A small mallet used by a judge in court and often included as a prop with a judge costume.
ROBE
The long black gown traditionally worn by judges.
WIG
A white ceremonial wig worn by judges in some legal systems and often included in judge costumes.
SILENT ___
Back to CategoriesCommon phrases formed with the word 'silent' before each term
AUCTION
A silent auction is one where bids are submitted in writing or online rather than called out.
FILM
A silent film is a movie with no synchronized recorded sound or spoken dialogue.
PARTNER
A silent partner is an investor in a business who does not participate in daily management.
TREATMENT
The silent treatment is the act of ignoring or refusing to speak to someone, often as punishment.