Issue #52 Wed 2 Aug
Connections hints — August 2, 2023
A steady day that balances straightforward groupings with a few terms that demand a second look. You will find that precision serves you better than speed here.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
The quiet hum of a desk fan and the steady rhythmic clicking that carries you through the afternoon.
Office hardware
Literal set members
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters K, M, S.
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
One is KEYBOARD.
KEYBOARD · MONITOR · MOUSE · SPEAKER
green group 7 nudges
Green group
A soft rustle in the cedar shavings and the quick twitch of a nose against the cage bars.
Small mammals
Literal set members
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters G, H, R, V.
RODENTS
One is GERBIL.
GERBIL · HAMSTER · RAT · VOLE
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Blue group
The velvet-lined case tucked under a bed or the sheet music spread out on a heavy wooden stand.
Orchestral pieces
Literal set members
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters H, O, T.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
One is HARP.
HARP · HORN · ORGAN · TRIANGLE
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Violet group
A long dinner where the grievances keep coming and the wine glass never stays full for long.
Verbal expressions
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, G, M.
SYNONYMS FOR COMPLAIN
One is CARP.
CARP · GRIPE · GROUSE · MOAN