Issue #389 Fri 7 Jun
Connections hints — June 7, 2024
A steady, straightforward grid that favors direct synonyms over linguistic gymnastics. Keep an eye on the verbs, as they anchor the layout and offer the most potential for overlap.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
Staring at the ceiling at 3 a.m., trying to build a house that doesn't exist yet.
Cognitive processes
Direct synonyms
Members are 7–8 letters; first letters C, E, I, P.
DREAM UP
One is CONCEIVE.
CONCEIVE · ENVISION · IMAGINE · PICTURE
green group 7 nudges
Green group
The residue left on your glasses after walking from the cold outdoors into a warm kitchen.
Physical surfaces
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters C, F, L, S.
THIN COVERING
One is COAT.
COAT · FILM · LAYER · SKIN
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
You spill the sugar, pause, and reach for a cloth to clear the counter.
Household maintenance
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, F, S, W.
REMOVE, AS CRUMBS
One is BRUSH.
BRUSH · FLICK · SWEEP · WIPE
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
The quiet hum of a mechanical keyboard at midnight, punctuated by the occasional tap of a backspace key.
Technical activities
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters C, D, H, P.
VERBS FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER
One is CODE.
CODE · DEVELOP · HACK · PROGRAM