Issue #534 Sun 27 Oct
Connections hints — October 27, 2024
A steady pacing characterizes today's grid, offering few traps to derail a thoughtful approach. The connections rely on clear associations that reward careful observation of common usage.
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Yellow group
A teenager rolling their eyes at a parent's suggestion.
Adjectives describing attitude
Synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters C, F, S, W.
SASSY
One is CUTE.
CUTE · FRESH · SMART · WISE
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Green group
The way a room changes when you light a candle or dim the overheads.
Abstract descriptors
Synonyms
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters A, F, M, Q.
AMBIENCE
One is AIR.
AIR · MOOD · FEELING · QUALITY
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Blue group
A scientist checking a readout on a lab monitor.
Scientific measurements
Direct classification
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters B, L, M.
UNITS
One is BAR.
BAR · BEL · LUX · MOLE
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Violet group
A dusty VHS tape found in the back of a childhood closet.
Pop culture titles
Common word sequences
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters M, P, R, T.
THE LITTLE ___
One is MERMAID.
MERMAID · PRINCE · RASCALS · TRAMP