Issue #387 Sat 15 Jun
Connections hints — June 15, 2024
A tidy collection of four distinct clusters that reward a bit of patience. The grid relies on straightforward associations, though a few potential overlaps require a second look.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
The squeak of high-tops on polished hardwood and a scoreboard clock ticking down to the final buzzer.
Sports terminology
Synonyms for specific maneuvers
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters D, F, L, T.
BASKETBALL SHOTS
One is DUNK.
DUNK · FLOATER · LAYUP · THREE
green group 7 nudges
Green group
A fish market stall where the ice is melting and the scales catch the overhead light.
Marine biology
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters P, S.
FISH
One is PERCH.
PERCH · PIKE · SKATE · SOLE
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
Turning your head upside down in the mirror to check for a bit more height at the roots.
Cosmetic attributes
Synonyms for physical properties
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, L, V.
QUALITIES OF THICK HAIR
One is BODY.
BODY · BOUNCE · LIFT · VOLUME
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
A nursery rhyme or a faded yearbook photo that defines a person by a single trait.
Linguistic phrases
Compound words
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters F, O, P.
___ CHILD
One is FLOWER.
FLOWER · ONLY · POSTER · PROBLEM