Issue #144 Thu 2 Nov
Connections hints — November 2, 2023
A steady grid that rewards a straightforward approach. There are few traps laid for the unwary today.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
The camping trip where the matches are damp and the paper is too thick to catch.
Action verbs
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, K, L, T.
IGNITE
One is BURN.
BURN · KINDLE · LIGHT · TORCH
green group 7 nudges
Green group
The morning briefing where everyone is holding a manila folder.
Communication and facts
Synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters D, I, N.
INFORMATION
One is DATA.
DATA · INFO · INTEL · NEWS
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
A walk through the woods where the path dips and the air cools.
Geographic features
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters D, G, H, V.
LOW AREAS OF LAND
One is DELL.
DELL · GLEN · HOLLOW · VALLEY
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
The kitchen table after the fruit is sliced, or the server room humming in the basement.
Objects with central components
Common attribute
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters A, C, P, R.
THINGS WITH CORES
One is APPLE.
APPLE · COMPUTER · PLANET · REACTOR