NYT Connections Hints for July 15, 2026 (#1217)
Game
RACKET
FOOTBALL
WIGGLE
BAR
HEAD
BENCH
ELBOW
SHOE
EXTREME
BREATHING
MOTOR
COURT
CORSET
WATER
TRIBUNAL
BASEBALL GLOVE
Categories
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TERMS FOR THE LEGAL SYSTEM
Back to CategoriesLegal System Terminology
BAR
Refers to the legal profession as a whole, e.g., 'passing the bar' means becoming a lawyer.
BENCH
Refers to the judge or the court itself, e.g., 'the bench' means the judge's position.
COURT
A place where legal cases are heard and decided.
TRIBUNAL
A special court or body established to settle disputes, often outside the regular court system.
THINGS WITH LACES
Back to CategoriesItems that have laces or strings for fastening
BASEBALL GLOVE
A glove used in baseball, often laced to hold its shape and fit the hand.
CORSET
A tight-fitting undergarment laced up the back or front to shape the waist.
FOOTBALL
An American football, which is laced to aid grip and hold the leather together.
SHOE
Footwear that typically uses laces to secure it to the foot.
KINDS OF SPORTS
Back to CategoriesTypes or categories of sports
EXTREME
Refers to extreme sports, such as skateboarding, snowboarding, or base jumping.
MOTOR
Refers to motor sports, such as car racing, motorcycle racing, or motocross.
RACKET
Refers to racket sports, such as tennis, badminton, or squash.
WATER
Refers to water sports, such as swimming, surfing, or water polo.
WORDS BEFORE "ROOM" TO INDICATE EXTRA SPACE
Back to CategoriesWords that precede 'room' to describe extra space or capacity
BREATHING
Breathing room means extra space or time to relax or think.
ELBOW
Elbow room means enough space to move freely, especially in a crowded area.
HEAD
Head room means the vertical space above one's head, or figuratively, mental space.
WIGGLE
Wiggle room means extra space to maneuver or flexibility in a situation.