Below are the hints, categories and answers for today’s Connections game, puzzle #762, on July 12.

With clever wordplay and tricky double meaning words, today's NYT Connections puzzle (#762) challenges players to think beyond the obvious.

NYT Connections has emerged as a daily cognitive ritual for many. The growing ecosystem of The New York Times word games, including Wordle, Mini Crossword, and Strands, showcases the continued hunger for language-based challenges.