Issue #928 Wed 12 Nov
Connections hints — November 12, 2025
Today's grid leans heavily on homographic traps and structural uniformity. Sorting through the recurring four-letter shapes requires a steady hand and a willingness to look past the most obvious definitions.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
A stadium scoreboard, a referee’s whistle, and the quiet tension of an Olympic opening ceremony.
Competitive physical activities
Direct synonyms within a specific theme
Members are 4 letters each; first letters G, J, P, S.
SPORTS
One is GOLF.
GOLF · JUDO · POLO · SUMO
green group 7 nudges
Green group
A slapstick routine, a pratfall, and the enduring memory of a class clown.
Terms for foolish people
Synonyms describing a personality archetype
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, D, Y.
DOOFUS
One is BOZO.
BOZO · DODO · DOPE · YO-YO
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
A trending hashtag, a group chat update, and the shorthand of modern internet culture.
Commonly used internet abbreviations
Initialisms for phrases
Members are 4 letters each; first letters B, F, G, Y.
ACRONYMS
One is BOGO.
BOGO · FOMO · GOAT · YOLO
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
A menu in Madrid, a travel guide, and the sound of a language you are just beginning to learn.
Foreign language vocabulary
Shared linguistic origin
Members are 4 letters each; first letters C, L, P, R.
SPANISH WORDS
One is COMO.
COMO · LOCO · POCO · ROJO