Issue #366 Wed 22 May
Connections hints — May 22, 2024
A grid that rewards a steady hand today. The groups offer a clear path once the initial sorting is done, though several items demand a second look to ensure they land in the right spot.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
Stretching for the high shelf or reaching down to tie a loose lace.
Human anatomy
Set of related items
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters H, K, S, T.
BODY PARTS IN "HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES AND TOES"
One is HEAD.
HEAD · KNEES · SHOULDERS · TOES
green group 7 nudges
Green group
Checking the rearview mirror before pulling away from the curb.
Vehicular slang
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters A, R, W.
CAR, INFORMALLY
One is AUTO.
AUTO · RIDE · WHEELS · WHIP
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
The discarded pile of skins left on the cutting board after dinner prep.
Kitchen actions
Synonyms
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters P, S.
REMOVES THE COVERING OF
One is PARES.
PARES · PEELS · SHELLS · SHUCKS
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
The low hum of the office or the static before a phone call connects.
Auditory phenomena
Metaphorical associations
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, C, G, I.
"BUZZY" THINGS
One is BEES.
BEES · CAFFEINE · GOSSIP · INTERCOMS