Issue #588 Wed 18 Dec
Connections hints — December 18, 2024
A steady day that relies on standard definitions rather than complex wordplay. The grid presents clear distinctions between groups, rewarding a methodical approach over lateral leaps.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
You are the one standing at the front desk when the phones start ringing all at once.
Workplace actions
Synonyms
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters F, H, M, T.
DEAL WITH
One is FIELD.
FIELD · HANDLE · MANAGE · TACKLE
green group 7 nudges
Green group
A chalkboard menu in a dimly lit pub where you cannot decide between the options.
Types of alcoholic beverages
Category members
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, S.
STYLES OF BEER
One is BITTER.
BITTER · BOCK · SOUR · STOUT
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
Whatever you set the night before is what gets you up — for better or worse.
Financial market terminology
Common verbs in finance
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters H, S, T.
INVESTMENT VERBS
One is HEDGE.
HEDGE · HOLD · SHORT · TRADE
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
Looking up at the architecture of a historic city building or a kitchen appliance.
Words preceding a structural term
Compound phrases
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters C, O, T.
___ DOME
One is CAPITOL.
CAPITOL · CHROME · ONION · TEAPOT