Issue #140 Sun 29 Oct
Connections hints — October 29, 2023
A tidy collection of four distinct quadrants that rewards patience over speed. The grid relies on clear, direct associations, making it a reliable mid-week test of your associative vocabulary.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
The kitchen counter after a long day of cooking, covered in a chaotic array of ingredients waiting to be combined.
Culinary and organizational states
Synonyms for disordered combinations
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters H, J, M, S.
MISHMASH
One is HASH.
HASH · JUMBLE · MEDLEY · STEW
green group 7 nudges
Green group
You stand your ground in a heated argument while the other person waits for you to blink.
Interpersonal conflict actions
Synonyms for verbal or physical defiance
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters C, F, O.
GO UP AGAINST
One is CHALLENGE.
CHALLENGE · CONFRONT · FACE · OPPOSE
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
A bird sitting quietly on a nest or a pile of small creatures tucked away in a quiet corner.
Biological groupings
Collective nouns for young animals
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters B, C, H, L.
GROUP OF OFFSPRING
One is BROOD.
BROOD · CLUTCH · HATCH · LITTER
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
Your fingers calloused from pressing down on steel strings until the music finally rings clear.
Musical instrument anatomy
Direct physical components
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, F, N.
GUITAR PARTS
One is BODY.
BODY · BRIDGE · FRET · NECK