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NYT Connections Hints for July 26, 2025 (#816)

Game

LUXE
TREK
BOTTLE
WARS
COPE
ANISE
SARA
KELLY
SAGE
MARCH
HUNTER
MACE
HIKE
PEA
DILL
TRAMP

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HERBS AND SPICES

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Plants used for flavoring or medicinal purposes

ANISE
A flowering plant whose seeds are used as a spice, with a flavor similar to licorice.
DILL
An herb with feathery leaves used in cooking, especially in pickling.
MACE
A spice made from the reddish covering of the nutmeg seed, with a similar but milder flavor.
SAGE
An herb with grayish-green leaves used in cooking, known for its earthy flavor.

SHADES OF GREEN

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Different hues of the color green

BOTTLE
A dark shade of green, resembling the color of some glass bottles.
HUNTER
A dark, muted green, traditionally associated with hunting gear.
KELLY
A bright, vivid green, named after the common Irish surname.
PEA
A light, yellowish-green, resembling the color of green peas.

TRAVEL ON FOOT

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Ways to move by walking or hiking

MARCH
To walk steadily and rhythmically, often in a group.
HIKE
To take a long walk, especially in nature or the countryside.
TRAMP
To walk heavily or noisily; can also refer to a long, vigorous walk.
TREK
To go on a long, arduous journey, typically on foot.

STARTS OF EUROPEAN CAPITALS

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Beginning letters or syllables of European capital cities

COPE
Starts with 'Cope', as in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.
LUXE
Starts with 'Luxe', as in Luxembourg, the capital of Luxembourg.
SARA
Starts with 'Sara', as in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
WARS
Starts with 'Wars', as in Warsaw, the capital of Poland.