Issue #696 Thu 27 Mar
Connections hints — March 27, 2025
Today's grid asks for a steady hand. You are looking at a set of groupings that rely on precise definitions rather than wordplay, though the potential for misdirection remains.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
Watching a choir conductor's hands rise and fall, or the way a sad song makes the room feel suddenly smaller.
Human reactions and movements
Synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters M, R, S, T.
AFFECT
One is MOVE.
MOVE · REACH · SWAY · TOUCH
green group 7 nudges
Green group
The small nod from a teacher when you finally get the answer right, or the bell that signals a job well done.
Expressions of accuracy
Synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, C, D, R.
YOU GOT IT!
One is BINGO.
BINGO · CORRECT · DING · RIGHT
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
The loose coins rattling in your coat pocket or the envelope tucked into a desk drawer for a rainy day.
Informal financial terminology
Synonyms
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters C, G, P, S.
SLANG FOR MONEY
One is CHANGE.
CHANGE · GREEN · PAPER · SCRATCH
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
Peer through the glass at a lab bench or check the settings on your kitchen appliance.
Commonly prefixed objects
Compound word components
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters C, P, S, W.
OBJECTS WITH THE PREFIX “MICRO-”
One is CHIP.
CHIP · PHONE · SCOPE · WAVE