Issue #83 Sat 2 Sep
Connections hints — September 2, 2023
A dense grid today, where the overlap between categories demands a steady hand. Sorting through these requires patience, as several entries possess multiple potential homes.
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Yellow group
Walking into an empty dressing room or stepping out of a coat on a quiet beach.
States of physical appearance
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, N, U.
AU NATUREL
One is BARE.
BARE · NAKED · NUDE · UNCLAD
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Green group
The glass display case at a local coffee shop near closing time.
Breakfast and snack items
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters B, D, M, T.
BAKED GOODS
One is BUN.
BUN · DANISH · MUFFIN · TURNOVER
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Blue group
A missed catch in the rain or the center moving the ball to the quarterback.
Sports terminology
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters F, P, S.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL ACTIONS
One is FUMBLE.
FUMBLE · PUNT · SACK · SNAP
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Violet group
The small orange stick and the smell of acetone on a Saturday morning.
Personal grooming procedures
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, C, F, P.
MANICURE STEPS
One is BUFF.
BUFF · CLIP · FILE · POLISH