Issue #126 Sun 15 Oct
Connections hints — October 15, 2023
A tidy distribution of four distinct themes keeps the grid moving at a brisk pace. The challenge lies in separating terms that could easily drift between categories if one is not careful.
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Yellow group
A garage workbench covered in wood shavings and metal dust.
Manual craftsmanship
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters F, H, L, S.
TOOLS
One is FILE.
FILE · HAMMER · LEVEL · SAW
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Green group
A stubborn drawer that requires extra force to open.
Physical movement
Synonyms for exertion
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters J, T, W, Y.
PULL
One is JERK.
JERK · TUG · WRENCH · YANK
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Blue group
A frantic sequence of keys pressed before the screen freezes.
Computer interface functions
Synonyms for common software actions
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters C, F, P, S.
SHORTCUT COMMANDS
One is COPY.
COPY · FIND · PRINT · SAVE
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Violet group
A VHS tape left on the shelf next to a stack of popcorn bowls.
Cinema history
Proper nouns in pop culture
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, C, W.
TITLE MOVIE ANIMALS
One is BABE.
BABE · BEETHOVEN · CHARLOTTE · WILLY