Scottish caps
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
Stuck on the clue Scottish caps from the New York Times Daily for April 1, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Scottish caps (4)
Answer
The answer to Scottish caps is Tams (4 letters).
Why does Tams fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Scottish caps' points to TAMS, the plural of tam. A tam is a traditional Scottish cap, short for tam-o'-shanter, which is a flat, round woolen cap with a pompom or tassel on top. The tam-o'-shanter gets its name from the hero of Robert Burns' 1790 poem of the same title. These caps are closely associated with Scottish Highland dress and military uniforms, making 'Scottish caps' a precise definition for this four-letter answer.
What does Scottish caps mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Scottish
adjective
•relating to Scotland or its people
caps
noun
•brimless head coverings
•capital letters in writing or printing
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 39-across in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026, by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
Read the NYT Wordplay column for this puzzle.
NYT Daily — Apr 1, 2026
Get help on the whole puzzle
What does Tams mean?
noun
•A traditional South and East Asian unit of weight, based upon the load of a shoulder pole and varying by place and over time but usually standardized at about 60 kg.
•A type of woolen hat developed in Scotland, a toorie bunnet. Originally they were worn by both genders, but now they are mostly worn by men and boys.
Origin of the word Tams
•origin: Scottish Gaelic 'tam o' shanter'
•period: 18th century
The word comes from the name of the main character in Robert Burns' 1790 poem 'Tam o' Shanter,' which popularized this type of Scottish bonnet.
How to use Tams in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Tams.
•“The Highland dancers wore traditional tams adorned with colorful pom-poms as part of their Scottish festival costumes.”
•“She pulled on her warm tam to keep her head cozy during the cold winter walk.”
•“The artist's beret-style tam gave her a bohemian look as she painted in the park.”
Learn about related clues
All clues from the New York Times Daily, Apr 1, 2026 crossword
The New York Times Daily for April 1, 2026 was published by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker and has 76 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
Across
Down
Recently added clues
Frequently asked questions about Scottish caps
- What is the answer to Scottish caps?
- The answer is Tams (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Scottish caps have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Tams.
Author
Naitik Mehta
Co-founder
Naitik is a gaming enthusiast who loves solving daily word games and enjoys the friendly competition from time to time. He is the co-founder of Crossword Chef and enjoys thinking about how to make crossword solving more fun for everyone around the world.
Puzzle
NYT Daily — Apr 1, 2026
Get help on the whole puzzle