Issue #291 Sat 23 Mar
Connections hints — March 23, 2024
A steady day for the grid, providing a clear path forward without unnecessary traps. The groupings remain straightforward, allowing the logic to unfold at a measured pace.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
A gold medal around the neck, a standing ovation after the final act, or the quiet nod from a mentor.
Expressions of approval
Synonyms
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters C, G, P.
KUDOS
One is CREDIT.
CREDIT · GLORY · PRAISE · PROPS
green group 7 nudges
Green group
The moment the math problem finally clicks or the missing keys turn up under the sofa cushions.
Cognitive states
Synonyms
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters D, F, L, R.
BECOME AWARE OF
One is DISCOVER.
DISCOVER · FIND · LEARN · REALIZE
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
A private investigator in a trench coat keeping a distance from the suspect, or a dog on a scent.
Active observation
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, S, T.
PURSUE
One is CHASE.
CHASE · TAIL · TRACK · SHADOW
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
The line at the customs desk where you present your document and wait for the ink to hit the page.
International travel documentation
Shared components
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters N, P, S, V.
SEEN IN A PASSPORT
One is NAME.
NAME · PHOTO · STAMP · VISA