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NYT Connections Hints for July 19, 2026 (#1210)

Game

SWITCH
SWIRL
LONG
GAME
POKER
PAIR
FLUSH
STRAIGHT
RELAY
SYNC
DRAIN
FUSE
CONNECT
BREAKER
REFILL
JOIN

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CIRCUIT COMPONENTS

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Electrical circuit components that control or protect current flow

BREAKER
A circuit breaker that automatically interrupts an electrical circuit to prevent damage from overload.
FUSE
A safety device that melts to break the circuit if the current exceeds a safe level.
RELAY
An electrically operated switch that uses a small current to control a larger current.
SWITCH
A manual or automatic device that opens or closes an electrical circuit.

DIGITAL COUPLING VERBS

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Verbs describing the action of linking or pairing digital devices or data

CONNECT
To establish a link between two devices or systems, such as via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
JOIN
To combine or link two entities together, often used in networking or data merging.
PAIR
To associate two devices wirelessly, such as pairing a phone with headphones via Bluetooth.
SYNC
To synchronize data or devices so that they are updated and matched in real time.

THINGS TOILETS DO

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Actions or functions performed by a toilet during its operation

DRAIN
The process of water flowing out of the toilet bowl after flushing.
FLUSH
The action of releasing water from the tank to clean the bowl.
REFILL
The tank refilling with water after a flush to prepare for the next use.
SWIRL
The circular motion of water in the bowl during flushing, often creating a vortex.

___ FACE EXPRESSIONS

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Common phrases ending with 'face' that describe a neutral or specific expression

GAME
'Game face' refers to a focused, determined expression, especially before a competition.
LONG
'Long face' describes a sad or disappointed expression.
POKER
'Poker face' means a blank, unreadable expression, hiding emotions.
STRAIGHT
'Straight face' means a serious, unsmiling expression, often while telling a joke.