NYT Connections Hints for July 16, 2026 (#1202)
Game
NEEDLE
INK
JET
DOT MATRIX
TONER
POINT BREAK
LASER
CHARCOAL
PEEL
PITCH
PERIOD PIECE
BULLSEYE
SPOT REMOVER
EYE CREAM
CLOCKWORK
CLAY MASK
Hints by Category
SKINCARE PRODUCTS
Back to CategoriesSkincare products used for facial care
CLAY MASK
A facial mask made from clay, used to absorb impurities and oil from the skin.
EYE CREAM
A moisturizing cream specifically designed for the delicate skin around the eyes.
PEEL
A skincare product that exfoliates the skin, removing dead cells to reveal smoother skin.
TONER
A liquid applied after cleansing to remove residual dirt and restore the skin's pH balance.
SHADES OF BLACK
Back to CategoriesWords that describe a deep black color
CHARCOAL
A dark grayish-black color, resembling burnt wood.
INK
A deep black color, like writing ink.
JET
A very deep, glossy black color, like jet stone.
PITCH
A completely black color, as in 'pitch black,' referring to darkness.
ASSOCIATED WITH PRECISION
Back to CategoriesThings associated with high accuracy or exactness
BULLSEYE
The center of a target, representing perfect accuracy.
CLOCKWORK
Mechanism of a clock, implying regularity and precision.
LASER
A device that emits a narrow, focused beam of light, used for precise cutting or targeting.
NEEDLE
A fine, pointed tool used in sewing or medical injections, requiring precision.
STARTING WITH TINY MARKS
Back to CategoriesPhrases that begin with a small dot or mark
DOT MATRIX
A type of printer that creates characters using a grid of tiny dots.
PERIOD PIECE
An object or work from a specific historical period; 'period' is a dot (punctuation mark).
POINT BREAK
A surfing term for a wave that breaks over a point of land; 'point' is a small mark.
SPOT REMOVER
A product or tool used to remove stains or spots; 'spot' is a small mark.