Issue #563 Tue 26 Nov
Connections hints — November 26, 2024
A steady climb through the grid today. The four groups remain distinct, offering a straightforward path for those who keep a level head.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
The internal memo marked confidential, followed by the heavy silence in the room as the quarterly ledger hits the desk.
Professional compensation
Synonyms
Members are 5–9 letters; first letters B, E, P, R.
GOOD THINGS TO GET AT WORK
One is BONUS.
BONUS · EQUITY · PROMOTION · RAISE
green group 7 nudges
Green group
The draft email you delete without sending, or the street sign you walk past every morning without ever reading.
Actions of dismissal
Synonyms
Members are 6–8 letters; first letters D, F, I, O.
DISREGARD
One is DISCOUNT.
DISCOUNT · FORGET · IGNORE · OVERLOOK
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
A handful of salt-dusted shapes retrieved from the back of the pantry during a rainy afternoon.
Snack food varieties
Examples of a category
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters A, C, G, R.
KINDS OF CRACKERS
One is ANIMAL.
ANIMAL · CLUB · GOLDFISH · RITZ
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
A velvet rope, a revolving door, and the specific sound of a bellhop signaling the elevator.
Literary setting elements
Thematic components
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters E, P, T.
FEATURED IN “ELOISE”
One is ELOISE.
ELOISE · PLAZA · PUG · TURTLE