Issue #857 Thu 11 Sep
Connections hints — September 11, 2025
A steady, methodical grid today. The work here requires keeping a cool head as you navigate a few groupings that share a similar, deceptive cadence.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
Running your finger over the hood of a car, searching for the spot where the paint finally gave way.
Physical imperfections
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters D, M, S.
BLEMISH
One is DENT.
DENT · DING · MAR · SCRATCH
green group 7 nudges
Green group
Looking up at a skyscraper from the sidewalk until your neck aches.
Things of great size
Direct synonyms
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters C, M, W.
BEHEMOTH
One is COLOSSUS.
COLOSSUS · MAMMOTH · WHALE · WHOPPER
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
You are at a funeral, and someone catches your eye from across the room.
Social faux pas
Action verbs
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters P, S, W.
RUDE THINGS TO DO
One is POINT.
POINT · SNICKER · STARE · WHISPER
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
Standing in the dirt, waiting for the pitcher to find the rhythm.
Baseball terminology
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, M, P.
ON A BASEBALL FIELD
One is BASE.
BASE · BOX · MOUND · PLATE