NYT Connections Hints for July 11, 2026 (#1214)
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STILL
STILTS
SLINKY
AARDVARK
WOODY
GLASSY
CANNON
BOCCE
EBBING
BO PEEP
FLAT
UNICYCLE
CALM
JESSIE
TRAPEZE
TWIDDLE
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CIRCUS EQUIPMENT
Back to CategoriesItems used in circus performances
CANNON
A large tube used to launch performers through the air, often called a human cannonball.
STILTS
Tall poles with footrests that allow a performer to walk high above the ground.
TRAPEZE
A horizontal bar suspended by ropes, used by acrobats for swinging and aerial tricks.
UNICYCLE
A single-wheeled vehicle used by circus performers for balancing and riding acts.
UNDISTURBED, AS WATER
Back to CategoriesDescribing calm and smooth water
CALM
Not agitated; peaceful, as in a calm lake.
FLAT
Smooth and level, without waves or ripples.
GLASSY
So smooth and still that it reflects like a mirror, often said of water.
STILL
Completely motionless and quiet, as water without any disturbance.
"TOY STORY" CHARACTERS
Back to CategoriesCharacters from the Toy Story movies
BO PEEP
A porcelain shepherdess doll and love interest of Woody.
JESSIE
A cowgirl doll who is a fearless and energetic toy.
SLINKY
Slinky Dog, a dachshund toy with a springy body who is Woody's loyal friend.
WOODY
A cowboy doll and the leader of the toys, voiced by Tom Hanks.
DOUBLE LETTERS APPEARING IN THAT LETTER'S ALPHABETICAL POSITION
Back to CategoriesWords where a double letter appears at the position corresponding to that letter in the alphabet
AARDVARK
Starts with double 'A', and 'A' is the 1st letter; the double 'A' is at the beginning (position 1).
BOCCE
Contains double 'C', and 'C' is the 3rd letter; the double 'C' appears starting at the 3rd position (B O C C E).
EBBING
Contains double 'B', and 'B' is the 2nd letter; the double 'B' appears starting at the 2nd position (E B B I N G).
TWIDDLE
Contains double 'D', and 'D' is the 4th letter; the double 'D' appears starting at the 4th position (T W I D D L E).