Issue #792 Mon 7 Jul
Connections hints — July 7, 2025
Today's grid requires a steady hand, balancing two straightforward groupings against a pair that demand a more discerning eye. Patience serves the solver well here.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
A whisper in a hallway, a folder left on a desk, or the way a person avoids eye contact when the room goes quiet.
Journalism and espionage
Synonyms for a specific type of person
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters C, L, R, S.
INFORMANT
One is CANARY.
CANARY · LEAK · RAT · SOURCE
green group 7 nudges
Green group
The muddy indentation in a garden path, the ripple across a pond, or the quiet weight of a heavy book laid on a table.
Physical manifestation
Synonyms for physical effect
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters F, I, M, S.
BIG IMPRESSION
One is FOOTPRINT.
FOOTPRINT · IMPACT · MARK · SPLASH
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
The rhythmic slap of leather against hardwood, a sharp whistle from the sideline, and the sudden tension before the buzzer.
Athletic maneuvers
Verbs describing a singular activity
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, D, P, S.
BASKETBALL MOVES
One is BLOCK.
BLOCK · DRIBBLE · PASS · SHOOT
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
A favorite piece of headwear, the yellow peel on the counter, or the quiet promise made behind closed doors.
Common word sequences
Words sharing a preceding modifier
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, D, H, S.
TOP ___
One is BANANA.
BANANA · DOG · HAT · SECRET