Issue #281 Wed 13 Mar
Connections hints — March 13, 2024
A steady grid that rewards a measured pace. The connections are distinct, though several terms invite a second look before they settle into place.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
The plastic tub on the front porch, the tangled string of orange lights, and the plastic mask hanging from a closet door knob.
Retail and seasonal planning
Synonyms for a shared intent
Members are 5–11 letters; first letters C, D, P.
HALLOWEEN PURCHASES
One is CANDY.
CANDY · COSTUME · DECORATIONS · PUMPKIN
green group 7 nudges
Green group
The sharp, clean scent that hits when you crush a stem between your fingers in the herb garden.
Botanical profiles
Shared chemical properties
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters A, F, L, T.
PLANTS WITH SIMILAR FLAVORS
One is ANISE.
ANISE · FENNEL · LICORICE · TARRAGON
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
A teacher tapping a ruler against a desk, or a parent ruffling hair while walking through the front door.
Colloquial anatomy
Metaphorical synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, M, N.
FOOD SLANG FOR HEAD
One is BEAN.
BEAN · MELON · NOODLE · NUT
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Violet group
The jeweler’s loupe pressed to an eye, inspecting the geometry of a stone under bright light.
Fine jewelry terminology
Classification by geometric shape
Members are 7–8 letters; first letters B, E, P, R.
GEMSTONE CUTS
One is BAGUETTE.
BAGUETTE · EMERALD · PRINCESS · RADIANT