Issue #895 Fri 31 Oct
Connections hints — October 31, 2025
A grid that asks you to look past the obvious and sort by association. With four distinct sets to untangle, patience is the best tool for the job.
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Yellow group
Check the temperature of the soup, test the springs of the mattress, and sit down to see if everything fits just right.
Classic children's literature
Items associated with a specific narrative
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters B, C, P.
GOLDILOCKS
One is CHAIR.
CHAIR · BEAR · PORRIDGE · BED
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Green group
The clock strikes twelve and the formal attire suddenly feels far too heavy to wear.
Fairy tale iconography
Objects central to a magical transformation
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters M, P, S, W.
CINDERELLA
One is WAND.
WAND · PUMPKIN · MOUSE · SLIPPER
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Blue group
Look at a sailor's quarters, the tools of the trade, and the daily habits that keep the ship moving.
Animated character staples
Signature elements of a famous cartoon figure
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters A, C, P, S.
POPEYE
One is PIPE.
PIPE · ANCHOR · SPINACH · CAP
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Violet group
Navigate the glowing neon maze while watching for the sudden change in color that signals a turn in fortune.
Early arcade gaming
Common features of a vintage video game
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters B, C, G, P.
MS. PAC-MAN
One is GHOST.
GHOST · PELLETS · BOW · CHERRIES