Issue #542 Sat 2 Nov
Connections hints — November 2, 2024
A grid that demands a steady pace, balancing straightforward associations with enough ambiguity to keep the solve from feeling routine. Expect clear distinctions between the four sets, provided you can navigate the initial sorting.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
Coffee grounds in the drain, a ring of water left on the laminate, and the hum of a machine that never really turns off.
Household items
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters C, F, R, S.
SEEN IN A KITCHEN
One is COUNTER.
COUNTER · FRIDGE · RANGE · SINK
green group 7 nudges
Green group
A manila folder marked confidential, a leather chair at the head of the table, and the slow process of reaching a consensus.
Organizational structures
Direct synonyms
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters B, C, P.
GROUP OF ADVISORS
One is BOARD.
BOARD · CABINET · COUNCIL · PANEL
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
A bead of sweat on the mat, the clock counting down the seconds, and the burning sensation that lets you know it is working.
Physical fitness
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–16 letters; first letters B, C, M, P.
CORE EXERCISES
One is BOAT.
BOAT · CRUNCH · MOUNTAIN CLIMBER · PLANK
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
A velvet box on the dresser, the weight of gold against the lobe, and the tiny backings lost to the bathroom floor.
Jewelry styles
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–10 letters; first letters C, D, H, S.
KINDS OF EARRINGS
One is CHANDELIER.
CHANDELIER · DROP · HOOP · STUD