What is the NYT Connections answer for July 13, 2023?

The NYT Connections answer for July 13, 2023 includes 4 groups: SHOE PARTS, BOARD GAMES, FICTIONAL SPIES, RUBBER ___.

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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 13, 2023

SOLE

TROUBLE

HUNT

CEMENT

SMART

TONGUE

SOUL

BOND

LACE

BAND

SORRY

RYAN

CLUE

HEEL

DUCKIE

RISK

SHOE PARTS

HEEL, LACE, SOLE, TONGUE

BOARD GAMES

CLUE, RISK, SORRY, TROUBLE

FICTIONAL SPIES

BOND, HUNT, RYAN, SMART

RUBBER ___

BAND, CEMENT, DUCKIE, SOUL