Issue #878 Fri 26 Sep
Connections hints — September 26, 2025
Today's grid asks for a steady hand, balancing a few straightforward sets against others that demand a bit more lateral consideration. Expect a moderate pace as you sort through the overlapping possibilities.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
A metal bowl, a splash of cream, and the rhythmic sound of a tool against the side of the container.
Culinary techniques
Synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, C, W.
STIR VIGOROUSLY
One is BEAT.
BEAT · CREAM · WHIP · WHISK
green group 7 nudges
Green group
Squinting at a distant signpost as the sun goes down and the details blur into the gray.
Visual perception
Synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters D, F, L, P.
HARD TO MAKE OUT
One is DIM.
DIM · FAINT · LIGHT · PALE
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
A nature documentary narrated in a low, steady voice, tracking creatures across a mountain range.
Zoology
Taxonomy classifications
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, P, S.
KINDS OF BEARS
One is BLACK.
BLACK · BROWN · POLAR · SUN
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
The messy edges of a kitchen counter or a neglected corner of the garage.
Common idioms
Compound phrases
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, P, R, W.
DIRTY ___
One is BLONDE.
BLONDE · POOL · RICE · WORD