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NYT Connections Hints for July 27, 2026 (#1220)

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CART
HORSE
CARROT
STICK
KNITTING NEEDLE
MAGNIFYING GLASS
BEAM
GRAVEYARD
BELL
ICICLE
RINGS
HEART
PARADIGM
STALACTITE
DOPPLER
VAULT

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GYMNASTICS APPARATUS

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Equipment used in gymnastics

BEAM
A narrow horizontal bar on which gymnasts perform balancing routines.
HORSE
A padded apparatus used for vaulting or pommel horse exercises.
RINGS
Two hanging rings used by gymnasts for strength and stability routines.
VAULT
A stationary object used for jumping over in gymnastics, often a padded table.

LONG TAPERED THINGS

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Objects that are long and taper to a point or narrow end

CARROT
A long, orange root vegetable that tapers at the tip.
ICICLE
A hanging spike of ice formed by dripping water, tapering downward.
KNITTING NEEDLE
A long, thin, pointed tool used for knitting yarn.
STALACTITE
A tapering mineral deposit hanging from a cave ceiling.

KINDS OF SHIFTS

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Different types of 'shifts' — changes, transfers, or alterations

DOPPLER
A shift in frequency or wavelength of waves (e.g., sound or light) relative to an observer.
GRAVEYARD
A shift in slang meaning a workplace or situation that feels lifeless or where things go to die; also used in 'graveyard shift' for late-night work.
PARADIGM
A fundamental shift in a model or framework of thinking.
STICK
A shift in a manual transmission vehicle (e.g., 'stick shift' refers to a gear shift lever).

ICONS ON A SHOPPING SITE

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Common symbol icons found on e-commerce websites

BELL
A bell icon often used for notifications or alerts about deals, orders, or messages.
CART
A shopping cart icon representing the user's selected items for purchase.
HEART
A heart icon used for 'wishlist' or 'favorite' items.
MAGNIFYING GLASS
A magnifying glass icon representing the search function.