Issue #740 Tue 13 May
Connections hints — May 13, 2025
A grid that balances straightforward associations against a few slippery linguistic overlaps. Expect a patient morning spent sorting through common terminology.
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Yellow group
You stop by a wooden stall for a bruised apple, handing over crumpled bills while the vendor counts change.
Commerce and trade
Synonyms for trade venues
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, F, M, O.
PLACES TO SHOP
One is BAZAAR.
BAZAAR · FAIR · MARKET · OUTLET
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Green group
The cardboard box is grease-stained and sitting on the counter, still warm enough to fog up the lid.
Culinary varieties
Specific culinary preparations
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters H, P, S, V.
KINDS OF PIZZA
One is HAWAIIAN.
HAWAIIAN · PLAIN · SUPREME · VEGGIE
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Blue group
A box of crayons left in the sun, or the precise shade of a leaf before it drops.
Compound words
Suffix-based word construction
Members are 8–11 letters; first letters E, I, M, Q.
ENDING WITH COLORS
One is EVERGREEN.
EVERGREEN · INFRARED · MARIGOLD · QUICKSILVER
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Violet group
A rattling noise in the closet or a bottle tucked under the sink for Saturday chores.
Household maintenance
Words preceding a common noun
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters B, D, P, V.
___ CLEANER
One is BATHROOM.
BATHROOM · DRY · PIPE · VACUUM