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NYT Connections Hints for June 29, 2025 (#787)

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EARTHWORM
FLOAT
MUSHROOM
MOONWALK
STARTLE
PUDDLE
SUNDAE
JUMP
SHAKE
ROBOT
MUD
FLOSS
BOLT
SPLIT
CABBAGE PATCH
JERK

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ICE CREAM TREATS

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Popular ice cream-based desserts

FLOAT
A beverage with a scoop of ice cream floating in it, often root beer.
SHAKE
A drink made by blending ice cream with milk or other flavorings.
SPLIT
A dessert made with a banana split lengthwise and topped with ice cream, sauces, and other toppings.
SUNDAE
A dessert consisting of ice cream topped with syrup, nuts, fruit, and other toppings.

Sudden movements or reactions, often due to surprise or fear

BOLT
To suddenly run away or move quickly due to fear or surprise.
JERK
A sudden, sharp movement, often involuntary.
JUMP
To move suddenly and quickly, often in reaction to a surprise.
STARTLE
To cause someone to suddenly feel shocked or surprised, often resulting in a quick movement.

Popular dance moves or styles

CABBAGE PATCH
A dance move popular in the 1980s involving a twisting motion of the arms.
FLOSS
A dance move where the dancer swings their hips and arms in opposite directions.
MOONWALK
A dance move made famous by Michael Jackson, where the dancer appears to glide backward.
ROBOT
A dance style that mimics the mechanical movements of a robot.

SEEN IN THE AFTERMATH OF A RAINSTORM

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Things commonly observed after a rainstorm

EARTHWORM
Often seen on the ground after rain as they surface to avoid drowning.
MUD
Soft, wet earth created by the mixing of soil and water.
MUSHROOM
Fungi that often sprout quickly in damp conditions after rain.
PUDDLE
A small pool of water that forms on the ground after rainfall.