Issue #663 Thu 27 Feb
Connections hints — February 27, 2025
Today’s grid offers a steady progression, moving from straightforward associations to a bit of wordplay that requires a sharper eye. Expect a measured pace as you untangle the overlap.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
The quiet hallway where you wait for a response, staring at a screen that refuses to light up.
Communication methods
Synonyms for a shared action
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters C, D, P, R.
CONTACT VIA TELEPHONE
One is CALL.
CALL · DIAL · PHONE · RING
green group 7 nudges
Green group
Checking the pressure gauge before a long drive or noticing a smudge on the glass while waiting at a red light.
Automotive components
Physical objects found in a vehicle
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, H, M, W.
PARTS OF A CAR
One is BELT.
BELT · HORN · MIRROR · WHEEL
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
Under the lens of a microscope, where the smallest structures reveal a hidden, orderly architecture.
Biological sciences
Hierarchy of natural systems
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters A, C, O, T.
LEVELS OF BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
One is ATOM.
ATOM · CELL · ORGAN · TISSUE
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
Looking at the end of a long word and finding a familiar measurement staring back at you.
Linguistic wordplay
Words sharing a common suffix
Members are 7–11 letters; first letters B, C, I, T.
ENDING WITH UNITS OF MEASURE
One is BIGFOOT.
BIGFOOT · COMPOUND · INSTAGRAM · THERMOMETER