Issue #252 Tue 13 Feb
Connections hints — February 13, 2024
A tidy distribution of four distinct groups makes for a straightforward solve today. The grid relies on clear thematic boundaries, rewarding those who look for common linguistic patterns rather than deep-cut trivia.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
A coach pacing the sideline, a parent waiting for the final push, or the silent internal pressure before a deadline.
Verbal actions
Synonyms for inciting movement
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters E, G, S, U.
ENCOURAGE, WITH "ON"
One is EGG.
EGG · GOAD · SPUR · URGE
green group 7 nudges
Green group
Rolling a marble, a cherry pit, or a globe across a tabletop.
Physical objects
Items sharing a geometric property
Members are 6–10 letters; first letters J, M, O.
SPHERICAL FOODS
One is JAWBREAKER.
JAWBREAKER · MEATBALL · MOZZARELLA · ORANGE
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Retail store organization
Physical locations within a shop
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters D, F, P, S.
GROCERY STORE AISLES
One is DAIRY.
DAIRY · FROZEN · PRODUCE · SNACK
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
Whatever you set the night before is what gets you up — for better or worse.
Idiomatic phrases
Common word-pair completions
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, F, S.
GO ___
One is BANANAS.
BANANAS · FIGURE · FISH · STEADY