Today’s Connections puzzle got you stumped? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. If you’ve got some attempts left, start by going through the general hints. If that doesn’t help you crack today’s puzzle, then we’ll give you a word from each category. On your last attempt, and just need the answers to save your streak? Scroll to the end of the page. Here are all the hints, clues, and answers to today’s NYT Connections (#1039, April 15, 2026).
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What is Connections?
Connections is a daily puzzle game from the New York Times. You can play it on your mobile or PC by clicking this link. The aim of the puzzle is pretty straightforward – you are supposed to find 4 groups of 4 words with common themes. These groups are arranged in 4 levels of difficulty: Yellow (Easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (Toughest). While this may seem simple, the puzzle often has some red herrings that can catch you off guard. Oftentimes, the Purple category can be a headscratcher with themes that may have something to do with the nomenclature rather than the meaning of the words. You never really know for sure what’s coming your way, and that’s what keeps Connections fresh!
First, let’s take a look at today’s grid
- TASSEL
- CROWN
- GOWN
- HASSLE
- FLIP
- GRIND
- CASTLE
- FACILE
- TRIAL
- CAP
- TRITE
- HORSE
- SHALLOW
- MITER
- CHORE
- DIPLOMA
Hints for NYT Connections (#1039) April 15, 2026
These hints do not contain any spoilers. They will nudge you in the right direction without giving away any answers.
- Yellow Group: Things you’d see on the last day of college.
- Green Group: A task that may be annoying.
- Blue Group: Superficial.
- Purple Group: Spotted on the pieces of a game.
One Word Per Category (Contains Spoilers)
Not able to spot any underlying themes or commonalities? We’ll help you get started. Here is one word for every group in today’s puzzle.
- Yellow Group: Cap.
- Green Group: Chore.
- Blue Group: Facile.
- Purple Group: Castle.
List of Themes (Major Spoilers)
If the last round of hints didn’t help, maybe it’s time to look up the themes and retrospectively find the connections.
- Yellow Group: Graduation gear.
- Green Group: Tedious undertaking.
- Blue Group: Oversimplistic.
- Purple Group: Shapes of chess pieces.
Answers to NYT Connections (#1039) April 15, 2026
On your last attempt, and don’t want to ruin the streak? Fine, we’ll give you the answers.
- Yellow Group: Cap, Diploma, Gown, Tassel (Graduation gear).
- Green Group: Chore, Grind, Hassle, Trial (Tedious undertaking).
- Blue Group: Facile, Flip, Shallow, Trite (Oversimplistic).
- Purple Group: Castle, Crown, Horse, Miter (Shapes of chess pieces).
Answers to yesterday’s Connections puzzle
- Yellow Group: Bookmark, Cache, Cookie, History (Things stored by a browser).
- Green Group: Bell, Gloves, Ring, Round (Boxing terms).
- Blue Group: Lean, List, Pitch, Tip (Tilt).
- Purple Group: Lance, Mason, Style, Way (Free ___).
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What we think
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle was rated 1.7 out of 5 for difficulty. Were you able to crack it without making any mistakes? Let us know in the comments!
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