NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, July 2 (game #1117)

This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle on Thursday, July 2, game #1117. It details the four categories and their corresponding words: 'They Impersonate Other Things' (COPYCAT, MIME, MOCKINGBIRD, T-1000), 'Old-Timey Names for Things We Still Use' (LOOKING GLASS, SPECTACLES, TALKIE, WATER CLOSET), 'Starting with Nicknames' (BILLY GOAT, DAN DAN NOODLES, RICH TEXT, TOM-TOM), and 'Starting with Sports Venues' (COURT JESTER, DIAMOND RING, FIELD MOUSE, TRACK RECORD).

• GAME NYT Connections
• COMPANY New York Times