Issue #288 Wed 20 Mar
Connections hints — March 20, 2024
Today's grid is a patient affair, requiring a steady hand to untangle the wordplay from the more direct associations. It rewards those who check their work early, as several entries possess a dual nature that invites misdirection.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
The sticky heat of the upper deck, a half-eaten hot dog in your lap, and the roar of the crowd rising in waves.
Venue infrastructure
Synonyms for items found in a specific location
Members are 6–10 letters; first letters A, J, S.
SEEN AT A SPORTS STADIUM
One is ASTROTURF.
ASTROTURF · JUMBOTRON · SCOREBOARD · SKYBOX
green group 7 nudges
Green group
A dusty shelf in the back of a closet, a leather strap around your neck, and the mechanical click of a shutter.
Photography equipment manufacturers
Proper nouns sharing a commercial industry
Members are 7–10 letters; first letters F, H, O, P.
CAMERA BRANDS
One is FUJIFILM.
FUJIFILM · HASSELBLAD · OLYMPUS · POLAROID
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
A menu written in fading ink, a glass of wine, and the specific rhythm of a city street at dinner time.
Regional descriptors
Words derived from place names
Members are 8–10 letters; first letters B, N, P, V.
ITALIAN DEMONYMS
One is BOLOGNESE.
BOLOGNESE · NEAPOLITAN · PARMESAN · VENETIAN
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
Flipping through an old record bin, the static on a radio, and the anticipation before the house lights dim.
Wordplay group
Words sharing a common prefix
Members are 7–10 letters; first letters C, J, K, R.
STARTING WITH ROCK BANDS
One is CREAMSICLE.
CREAMSICLE · JOURNEYMAN · KISSCAM · RUSHMORE