Issue #95 Thu 14 Sep
Connections hints — September 14, 2023
Today's grid offers a balanced mix of direct vocabulary and cultural trivia. A patient approach to the overlaps will prevent getting stuck on the more common terms.
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Yellow group
A doctor shining a penlight while you stare at the wall.
Human anatomy
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters I, L, P, R.
EYE PARTS
One is IRIS.
IRIS · LENS · PUPIL · RETINA
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Green group
The designer bag you bought for twenty dollars on a street corner.
Deception and quality
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, F, P, S.
COUNTERFEIT
One is BOGUS.
BOGUS · FAKE · PHONY · SHAM
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Blue group
Static hissing on a long drive through the mountains.
Communication protocols
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters C, O, R.
RADIO LINGO
One is COPY.
COPY · OUT · OVER · ROGER
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Violet group
A jukebox playing in a crowded, dimly lit tavern.
Popular music
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters A, L, M, S.
SONGS THAT ARE NAMES
One is ALEJANDRO.
ALEJANDRO · LOLA · MICHELLE · STAN