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NYT Connections Hints for July 6, 2023 (#25)

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MOUSSE
WALRUS
FUDGE
HORSESHOE
SHOOT
PENCIL
ELEPHANT
FLAN
NARWHAL
HIPPO
HECK
HANDLEBAR
TIRAMISU
DARN
WARTHOG
CHEESECAKE

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Sweet dishes typically served after a meal

CHEESECAKE
A rich dessert consisting of a thick, creamy filling of cheese, eggs, and sugar over a thinner crust.
FLAN
A sweet custard dessert with a layer of soft caramel on top.
MOUSSE
A light and airy dessert made with whipped cream and egg whites, often flavored with chocolate or fruit.
TIRAMISU
An Italian dessert made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, and flavored with cocoa.

Soft expressions of frustration or surprise

DARN
A mild expression of frustration or disappointment.
FUDGE
A mild exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance.
HECK
A mild expression of surprise or frustration, often used as a substitute for 'hell'.
SHOOT
A mild expression of frustration or disappointment, often used as a substitute for stronger language.

ANIMALS WITH TUSKS

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Animals known for having tusks

ELEPHANT
A large mammal with long tusks, native to Africa and Asia.
HIPPO
Short for hippopotamus, a large, mostly herbivorous mammal with large tusks.
NARWHAL
A medium-sized whale with a long, spiral tusk, native to Arctic waters.
WARTHOG
A wild pig with large tusks, native to Africa.

Styles of facial hair above the upper lip

HANDLEBAR
A mustache style where the ends are twisted or styled to curve upward, resembling the handlebars of a bicycle.
HORSESHOE
A mustache style that extends down the sides of the mouth and resembles an upside-down horseshoe.
PENCIL
A thin, neatly trimmed mustache that resembles a thin line, often associated with a refined or classic look.
WALRUS
A thick, bushy mustache that hangs down over the lips, resembling the whiskers of a walrus.