Issue #845 Wed 27 Aug
Connections hints — August 27, 2025
Four distinct sets sit clearly on the board today. The grid offers a straightforward path for those who avoid overthinking the connections.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
A waiter approaches with a menu and a pitcher, waiting for a preference before the meal begins.
Dining service logistics
Categorical synonyms
Members are 3–9 letters; first letters B, S, T.
RESTAURANT WATER OPTIONS
One is BOTTLED.
BOTTLED · SPARKLING · STILL · TAP
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Green group
The screen glows in the dark lobby, asking what you intend to do with the cash in your hand.
Banking interface terminology
Categorical synonyms
Members are 7–10 letters; first letters C, D, S, W.
ATM OPTIONS
One is CHECKING.
CHECKING · DEPOSIT · SAVINGS · WITHDRAWAL
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Blue group
A toggle switch flicked between two states, leaving no room for a middle ground.
Logic and digital states
Categorical antonym pairs
Members are 2–5 letters; first letters F, N, T, Y.
BINARY QUESTION OPTIONS
One is FALSE.
FALSE · NO · TRUE · YES
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Violet group
The small ivory ball bounces along the numbered track, eventually settling into a groove.
Casino table betting
Categorical classification
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, E, O, R.
ROULETTE OPTIONS
One is BLACK.
BLACK · EVEN · ODD · RED