NYT Connections answers July 16 delivers a fresh challenge for puzzle lovers with clever wordplay and a classic purple twist. Puzzle #766 includes themes like college campus locations, over-the-top performances,

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Looking for clues for today's Connections answers? The Connections answers on July 16 for puzzle #766 is easier than yesterday's puzzle, with the Connections Companion rating this puzzle's difficulty at 2.8 out of 5.

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