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NYT Connections Hints for July 22, 2026 (#1225)

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WHITE STRIPES
HOLE
PINS
STROKES
HIVES
HOOVES
VINES
SCORE
SNAPS
RASH
MANE
TWEETS
PAR
REDNESS
TAIL
ITCHING

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SYMPTOMS OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION

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Signs of an allergic response

HIVES
Raised, itchy welts on the skin caused by an allergic reaction.
ITCHING
An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that triggers the desire to scratch, often due to allergies.
RASH
A red, irritated area of skin that may appear as a symptom of an allergic reaction.
REDNESS
Discoloration of the skin to a red hue, commonly associated with inflammation or allergic responses.

ON A GOLF SCORECARD

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Terms used in golf scoring

HOLE
One of the 18 sections of a golf course, each with a tee and a green, where the ball must be sunk into the cup.
PAR
The standard number of strokes a skilled golfer is expected to take to complete a hole.
SCORE
The total number of strokes taken by a golfer, recorded on a scorecard.
STROKES
Individual swings or hits of the golf ball counted toward the total score.

PLATFORM-SPECIFIC POSTS

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Content types unique to social media platforms

PINS
Posts saved or shared on Pinterest, often images or ideas pinned to boards.
SNAPS
Short-lived photos or videos sent via Snapchat.
TWEETS
Short messages posted on Twitter (now X), limited to 280 characters.
VINES
Six-second looping videos originally shared on the now-defunct Vine platform.

FEATURES OF A ZEBRA

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Physical characteristics of a zebra

HOOVES
Hard, keratin-covered feet of zebras, adapted for running on grasslands.
MANE
The long hair growing from the neck of a zebra, typically short and upright.
TAIL
A tufted appendage at the rear of a zebra, used for swatting insects.
WHITE STRIPES
The distinctive white bands on a zebra's coat, which contrast with black stripes.