NYT Connections Hints for July 4, 2026 (#1207)
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LINGER
SPOT
EPIC
DREAMS
ZOMBIE
ODE
PEA
SCORPION
LAST
HURRICANE
NOTHINGS
STAY
BALLAD
CONTINUE
PAINKILLER
VILLANELLE
Categories
Hints by Category
PERSIST
Back to CategoriesContinuing or Remaining
CONTINUE
To keep doing something without stopping.
LAST
To endure or remain in existence for a long time.
LINGER
To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of reluctance.
STAY
To remain in a place or condition.
KINDS OF POEMS
Back to CategoriesTypes of Poetry
BALLAD
A narrative poem, often set to music, telling a story.
EPIC
A long narrative poem celebrating heroic deeds and events.
ODE
A lyric poem expressing praise or intense emotion for a subject.
VILLANELLE
A structured poem of 19 lines with repeated rhymes and refrains.
TROPICAL DRINKS
Back to CategoriesCocktails associated with tropical or tiki culture
HURRICANE
A sweet cocktail made with rum and fruit juices, popular in New Orleans.
PAINKILLER
A creamy tropical drink with rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and nutmeg.
SCORPION
A potent tiki cocktail with rum, brandy, and citrus juices, often served in a large bowl.
ZOMBIE
A strong tiki cocktail with multiple rums, fruit juices, and grenadine.
SWEET ___
Back to CategoriesCommon phrases starting with 'sweet'
DREAMS
"Sweet dreams" is a common farewell phrase meaning 'have pleasant dreams'.
NOTHINGS
"Sweet nothings" refers to affectionate but trivial words whispered between lovers.
PEA
"Sweet pea" is a fragrant flower, also a term of endearment.
SPOT
"Sweet spot" refers to an optimal point for effectiveness, such as in sports or technology.