Issue #1115 Fri 10 Apr
Connections hints — April 10, 2026
Today’s grid emphasizes literal classifications and shared physical attributes. While the groupings appear straightforward, players should be wary of overlaps in descriptive terms and cultural icons.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
Slicing into a crunchy vegetable for a salad or testing your tolerance with a dried pod.
Culinary ingredients
Items belonging to the same botanical classification
Members are 8–15 letters; first letters B, C, P.
PEPPERS
One is BELL PEPPER.
BELL PEPPER · CAROLINA REAPER · CHIPOTLE · PEPPERONCINO
green group 7 nudges
Green group
A sudden upward movement in a breakfast nook or the startling release of a coiled spring.
Objects with mechanical verticality
Shared functional movement or sudden emergence
Members are 7–15 letters; first letters E, J, P, T.
THINGS THAT POP UP
One is EJECTOR SEAT.
EJECTOR SEAT · JACK-IN-THE-BOX · POP-UP BOOK · TOASTER
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
Inspecting a pale block at a deli counter, noting the distinct texture and savory scent.
Dairy product characteristics
Adjectives defining a specific food item
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters F, H, N, S.
DESCRIPTORS FOR SWISS CHEESE
One is FIRM.
FIRM · HOLEY · NUTTY · SWISS
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
Spotting familiar animated figures on a television screen, all sharing a specific primary hue.
Media and animation icons
Entities sharing a distinct visual trait
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, G, S.
BLUE CHARACTERS
One is BLUE.
BLUE · GENIE · GONZO · SONIC