Issue #107 Tue 26 Sep
Connections hints — September 26, 2023
A steady day that rewards a methodical approach. The grid requires patience to untangle a few overlapping concepts.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
A dry, glass-walled exhibit at the zoo, far enough away that you can safely count the scales.
Zoology
Synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, M, P, V.
SNAKES
One is BOA.
BOA · MAMBA · PYTHON · VIPER
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Green group
A drawer in a dresser you rarely open, filled with silk and lace.
Apparel
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters G, S, T.
LINGERIE
One is GARTER.
GARTER · SLIP · TEDDY · THONG
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
The margin notes you scribbled in the back of a textbook to remember the point of the chapter.
Communication
Synonyms
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters A, B, D, R.
SUMMARY
One is ABSTRACT.
ABSTRACT · BRIEF · DIGEST · RUNDOWN
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Violet group
A calendar page with every square filled in, or a night sky that leaves nothing to the imagination.
Word play
All-share-prefix
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, H, M.
FULL ___
One is CIRCLE.
CIRCLE · HOUSE · MONTY · MOON