Issue #725 Fri 2 May
Connections hints — May 2, 2025
A steady day that rewards focus. Two groups lean into direct meaning while the others require a bit more patience with their phrasing.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
The dust of a studio, a chisel edge catching the light, and the quiet weight of a silhouette against a gallery wall.
Art history
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, R, S, T.
KINDS OF CARVINGS
One is BUST.
BUST · RELIEF · STATUE · TORSO
green group 7 nudges
Green group
A sagging floorboard or a wall that needs a little extra help to stay upright.
Structural engineering
Synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, P, S.
PILLAR
One is BRACE.
BRACE · POST · PROP · SUPPORT
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
A smoky patio, a paper plate, and the mess left behind when the fire finally dies down.
Culinary staples
Synonyms
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters D, L, R, W.
BBQ OFFERING
One is DOG.
DOG · LINK · RIB · WING
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
A half-finished sweater, a morning walk by the pond, or a glass left on the counter.
Compound words
Phrases sharing a suffix
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters B, G, T.
___NECK
One is BOTTLE.
BOTTLE · BREAK · GOOSE · TURTLE