Issue #738 Tue 3 Jun
Connections hints — June 3, 2025
A tidy, symmetrical grid that relies on careful parsing of intent. Readers should look for the subtle distinctions between literal definitions and metaphorical usage.
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Yellow group
A peacock on the lawn, the loud guy in the back of the lecture hall, or a teenager trying to look tough in a denim jacket.
Behavioral descriptors
Synonyms
Members are 7–10 letters; first letters G, P, S.
BE OSTENTATIOUS
One is GRANDSTAND.
GRANDSTAND · POSTURE · SHOWBOAT · SWAGGER
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Green group
The thumbs-up from a mechanic, a nod from the barista, or the simple wave back to a neighbor.
States of satisfaction
Synonyms
Members are 2–10 letters; first letters F, H, O, S.
COPACETIC
One is FINE.
FINE · HUNKY-DORY · OK · SWELL
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Blue group
A box of embroidery floss in a summer camp cabin, or the jingle of silver on a wrist at a jewelry counter.
Jewelry types
Category members
Members are 2–10 letters; first letters C, F, I, T.
KINDS OF BRACELETS
One is CHARM.
CHARM · FRIENDSHIP · ID · TENNIS
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Violet group
The degree on the office wall, the heavy textbook on the desk, or the late-night study session.
Professional and personal disciplines
Collocations
Members are 3–10 letters; first letters L, M, S, W.
THINGS YOU CAN PRACTICE
One is LAW.
LAW · MEDICINE · SELF-CARE · WITCHCRAFT