Issue #480 Tue 3 Sep
Connections hints — September 3, 2024
A steady grid that relies on careful sorting of synonyms and common linguistic patterns. The difficulty remains consistent throughout, demanding a methodical approach to separate the straightforward from the tricky.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
A handwritten note left on the kitchen table after a long argument.
Interpersonal behavior
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters E, P, S.
ABSOLVE
One is EXCUSE.
EXCUSE · PARDON · SAVE · SPARE
green group 7 nudges
Green group
The blinking light on a dashboard indicating you have pushed the engine past its limit.
Qualitative degree
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, E, O, T.
EXCESSIVELY
One is BEYOND.
BEYOND · EXTRA · OVER · TOO
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
The handful of loose coins rattling at the bottom of a suitcase after a flight.
International finance
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters P, R, W, Y.
GLOBAL CURRENCIES
One is POUND.
POUND · REAL · WON · YEN
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
The unfinished woodworking project sitting in the corner of the garage.
Compound word components
Suffix word association
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters A, B, F, K.
___HEAD
One is ARROW.
ARROW · BLOCK · FORE · KNUCKLE