Issue #444 Wed 7 Aug
Connections hints — August 7, 2024
Today's grid asks for a steady hand and a willingness to sort through synonyms and wordplay. Some sets arrive with immediate clarity, while others require a firmer touch to dislodge.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
You push the last winter sweater into the suitcase and sit on the lid to make the zipper close.
Action verbs
Synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters J, P, R, S.
CRAM
One is JAM.
JAM · PACK · RAM · STUFF
green group 7 nudges
Green group
The ticket printer chimes, the water runs in the back, and someone is waiting for a table.
Professional roles
Common occupations
Members are 4–10 letters; first letters C, D, H, S.
RESTAURANT JOBS
One is COOK.
COOK · DISHWASHER · HOST · SERVER
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
The dial on the old tuner moves past the static until a broadcast finally clears.
Physics
Scientific terminology
Members are 5–9 letters; first letters M, R, V, X.
ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
One is MICROWAVE.
MICROWAVE · RADIO · VISIBLE · X-RAY
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
A horse adjusts its headgear, a computer processes a character, and a stage performer leans into the mic.
Wordplay
Multiple meanings
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters B, C, D.
THINGS WITH BITS
One is BRIDLE.
BRIDLE · BYTE · COMEDIAN · DRILL