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NYT Connections Hints for July 12, 2026 (#1213)

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PARTY
NERD
MAD
STONE
DOT
DEN
PIP
STUDY
PHO
SPREE
SLEEP
PIT
RUNT
SAC
SEED
REPEAT

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REPRODUCTIVE PART OF FRUIT

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Parts of fruit that contain the seed or are used for reproduction

PIP
A small seed found in fruits like apples or oranges.
PIT
A hard stone or seed inside fruits like peaches or cherries.
SEED
The small, often hard part of a fruit that can grow into a new plant.
STONE
The hard, central seed of fruits like plums or avocados.

BIT OF FRUIT-FLAVORED CANDY

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Types of small fruit-flavored candies

DOT
A small, round candy often with a fruit flavor, like Dots brand.
NERD
A small, tart, fruit-flavored candy with a bumpy texture, sold under the Nerds brand.
RUNT
A small, fruit-shaped candy with a hard shell, sold under the Runts brand.
SPREE
A small, fruit-flavored candy with a chewy center, sold under the Spree brand.

VERBS IN A COLLEGE LIFE SLOGAN

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Common verbs used in college life mottos or slogans (e.g., 'work hard, play hard')

PARTY
To engage in social festivities, often used in slogans like 'Study, Party, Repeat.'
REPEAT
To do something again, common in phrases like 'Sleep, Study, Repeat.'
SLEEP
To rest, often a scarce activity in college, featured in slogans like 'Eat, Sleep, Study.'
STUDY
To learn or review academic material, central to college life slogans.

STARTS OF U.S. CAPITALS

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First three letters of U.S. state capital names

DEN
Starts 'Denver,' the capital of Colorado.
MAD
Starts 'Madison,' the capital of Wisconsin.
PHO
Starts 'Phoenix,' the capital of Arizona.
SAC
Starts 'Sacramento,' the capital of California.