Issue #102 Thu 21 Sep
Connections hints — September 21, 2023
Today's grid asks for a steady hand. With four distinct groups and a few tempting red herrings, success requires looking past the surface to find the common threads.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
A stack of napkins, a pen that runs dry mid-order, and the quiet relief of the final shift change.
Professional service roles
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, C, H, S.
RESTAURANT WORKERS
One is BARTENDER.
BARTENDER · CHEF · HOST · SERVER
green group 7 nudges
Green group
The engine hum at a red light, the smell of exhaust, and that specific rattle over a pothole.
Common modes of transportation
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–10 letters; first letters B, C, M, T.
MOTOR VEHICLES
One is BUS.
BUS · CAR · MOTORCYCLE · TRUCK
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
Felt, foam, and a puppeteer's hand hidden just below the frame.
Fictional characters
Direct synonyms
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters A, B, G, S.
MUPPETS
One is ANIMAL.
ANIMAL · BEAKER · GONZO · SCOOTER
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
A blister from a new shoe, the ache after a long walk, or the way a toddler curls their toes.
Anatomy-related slang
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters D, M, P.
HAND- AND FOOT-RELATED SLANG
One is DIGIT.
DIGIT · DOG · MITT · PIGGY