Connections Hint Today Tue, Jul 16 #422

Need help with Connections puzzle #422 on Tue, Jul 16? Get your daily connections hint today! Find the hidden links between these 16 words: CROSS, SHORT, SURLY, TESTY, EXPLORATORY, PILOT, PRELIMINARY, TRIAL, FIDDLER, JERSEY, KINKY, MERRILY, PAN, PARKER, PIPER, RABBIT