Issue #183 Fri 15 Dec
Connections hints — December 15, 2023
Today's grid asks for a discerning eye to separate four distinct sets. While the associations remain direct, the path to isolating them requires patience with the overlapping possibilities.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
The neighbor who stares at your property line over the fence, waiting for a single weed to appear.
Human temperament and personality traits
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, G.
CURMUDGEON
One is CRAB.
CRAB · CRANK · GROUCH · GRUMP
green group 7 nudges
Green group
Passing under a low-hanging branch on a trail without breaking stride.
Physical movements and postures
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, D, S.
GET LOW
One is CROUCH.
CROUCH · DUCK · SQUAT · STOOP
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
Standing in a quiet room while a piece of fabric rises slowly on a pulley.
Civic and governmental representations
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters A, F, M, S.
NATIONAL SYMBOLS
One is ANTHEM.
ANTHEM · FLAG · MOTTO · SEAL
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
A handshake that feels too firm, or a deal offered with a little too much confidence.
Types of deceptive individuals
Synonyms
Members are 5 letters each; first letters C, Q, S.
SWINDLER
One is CHEAT.
CHEAT · CROOK · QUACK · SHARK