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NYT Connections Hints for July 16, 2026 (#1202)

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NEEDLE
INK
JET
DOT MATRIX
TONER
POINT BREAK
LASER
CHARCOAL
PEEL
PITCH
PERIOD PIECE
BULLSEYE
SPOT REMOVER
EYE CREAM
CLOCKWORK
CLAY MASK

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SKINCARE PRODUCTS

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Skincare 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

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Words 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

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Things 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

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Phrases 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.