Issue #478 Sat 31 Aug
Connections hints — August 31, 2024
Today’s grid offers a steady progression, with four distinct groups that rely on clear associations rather than heavy wordplay. A straightforward start for a Saturday.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
Coffee stains on a folded broadsheet left behind on the subway seat.
Print media
Direct synonyms for components
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters A, B, C, S.
NEWSPAPER SECTIONS
One is ARTS.
ARTS · BUSINESS · COMICS · SPORTS
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Green group
Running your hand over the rough texture of a trunk while walking through the woods.
Botany
Direct synonyms for components
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, C, R.
TREE FEATURES
One is BARK.
BARK · CROWN · RINGS · ROOTS
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
A heavy wooden bowl, a pair of tongs, and the crunch of fresh greens.
Culinary preparations
Direct synonyms for varieties
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, G, W.
KINDS OF SALAD
One is CHEF.
CHEF · GARDEN · GREEK · WEDGE
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Violet group
Digging through the bottom of a coat pocket to find a bit of loose change.
Numismatics
Direct synonyms for imagery
Members are 5–10 letters; first letters E, M, S, T.
SEEN ON BACKS OF U.S. COINS
One is EAGLE.
EAGLE · MONTICELLO · SHIELD · TORCH