What is the NYT Connections answer for July 01, 2023?

The NYT Connections answer for July 01, 2023 includes 4 groups: GRAINS, ROYAL AND NOBLE TITLES, UNIVERSITIES, BEST DIRECTOR OSCAR WINNERS.

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NYT Connections presents 16 words that you must group into 4 categories of 4 words each. Find the common thread between words to solve each group.

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July 01, 2023

KING

OAT

STONE

RICE

BARLEY

BONG

DUKE

FORD

BROWN

SPELT

LEE

EARL

HOWARD

BARON

RYE

PRINCE

GRAINS

BARLEY, OAT, RYE, SPELT

ROYAL AND NOBLE TITLES

BARON, EARL, KING, PRINCE

UNIVERSITIES

BROWN, DUKE, HOWARD, RICE

BEST DIRECTOR OSCAR WINNERS

BONG, FORD, LEE, STONE