Yellow group
Straightforward
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with F, J, T and Y. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
FERRY belongs in this group.
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BOATS
Reveal all four words
- FERRY
- JUNK
- TUG
- YACHT
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Connections #33
hints & answers for July 14, 2023
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#33
This reference always shows July 14, 2023. It is released in at least one timezone; every answer stays closed until you reveal it.
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1/4
Green group
A little trickier
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with C, C, M and S. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
CLUB belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
SANDWICHES
Reveal all four words
- CLUB
- CUBAN
- MELT
- SUB
Blue group
More challenging
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with F, L, R and S. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
FLANK belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
CUTS OF BEEF
Reveal all four words
- FLANK
- LOIN
- ROUND
- SHANK
Purple group
Wordplay & surprises
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with C, J, R and S. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
CHUCK belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
NICKNAMES THAT ARE VERBS
Reveal all four words
- CHUCK
- JOSH
- ROB
- SUE
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- Yellow: BOATS
- Green: SANDWICHES
- Blue: CUTS OF BEEF
- Purple: NICKNAMES THAT ARE VERBS
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All four categories and their words, together.
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Yellow
BOATS
FERRY · JUNK · TUG · YACHT
Green
SANDWICHES
CLUB · CUBAN · MELT · SUB
Blue
CUTS OF BEEF
FLANK · LOIN · ROUND · SHANK
Purple
NICKNAMES THAT ARE VERBS
CHUCK · JOSH · ROB · SUE
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