Issue #838 Sun 17 Aug
Connections hints — August 17, 2025
A grid of four distinct quadrants that rewards a steady pace. Look for the common ground in each set before committing to a final arrangement.
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Yellow group
The spare key under the mat, the shop you stop at on the way home, a tool left on the workbench.
Spatial relationships
Synonyms
Members are 5–10 letters; first letters A, C, H, N.
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
One is ACCESSIBLE.
ACCESSIBLE · CLOSE · HANDY · NEARBY
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Green group
The scrawl of a ballpoint pen on a blank surface, a trip to the corner box before the collection time.
Postal logistics
Functional components
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters A, E, N, S.
NEEDS FOR SENDING A LETTER
One is ADDRESS.
ADDRESS · ENVELOPE · NAME · STAMP
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Blue group
A metal plate, a heavy handle, the brass hardware you encounter every time you walk into the library.
Signage
Direct commands
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters E, O, P, W.
WORDS ON A DOOR
One is EXIT.
EXIT · OPEN · PUSH · WELCOME
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Violet group
A town hall meeting, a signature gathered on a clipboard, the morning paper left on the porch.
Civic rights
Thematic set
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters A, P, S.
FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS
One is ASSEMBLY.
ASSEMBLY · PETITION · PRESS · SPEECH