NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Tuesday, July 16

Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #401 on Tuesday, July 16 , 2024 .

Today's 16 Connections Words:

• PAN
• PILOT
• SHORT
• RABBIT
• CROSS
• PARKER
• KINKY
• TRIAL
• PIPER
• FIDDLER
• TESTY
• EXPLORATORY
• MERRILY
• SURLY
• PRELIMINARY
• JERSEY

If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Tuesday's puzzle, you're not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down.

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Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Tuesday, July 16

1. Fussy/grumpy
2. A try or attempt
3. The beginning of certain titles
4. They can all share the same first word (AKA first name)

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Today's Connections Game Answers for Tuesday, July 16, 2024:

1. IN A BAD MOOD : CROSS, SHORT, SURLY, TESTY
2. EXPERIMENTAL : EXPLORATORY, PILOT, PRELIMINARY, TRIAL
3. STARTS OF BROADWAY MUSICALS : FIDDLER, JERSEY, KINKY, MERRILY
4. PETER ______ : PAN, PARKER, PIPER, RABBIT

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