Yellow group
Straightforward
Gentle hint
Imagine looking up through a canopy.
Show one word
ASH belongs in this group.
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TREES
Reveal all four words
- ASH
- CEDAR
- OAK
- POPLAR
A little help. Your own aha.
Connections #38
hints & answers for July 19, 2023
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#38
This reference always shows July 19, 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, M, P and V. These initials are in sorted order.
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CANYON belongs in this group.
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LAND FORMATIONS
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- CANYON
- MOUNTAIN
- PLATEAU
- VALLEY
Blue group
More challenging
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with E, O, P and P. These initials are in sorted order.
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EVERYTHING belongs in this group.
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BAGEL FLAVORS
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- EVERYTHING
- ONION
- PLAIN
- POPPY
Purple group
Wordplay & surprises
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with E, F, J and S. These initials are in sorted order.
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ELM belongs in this group.
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STREETS ON SCREEN
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- ELM
- FEAR
- JUMP
- SESAME
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- Yellow: TREES
- Green: LAND FORMATIONS
- Blue: BAGEL FLAVORS
- Purple: STREETS ON SCREEN
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All four categories and their words, together.
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Yellow
TREES
ASH · CEDAR · OAK · POPLAR
Green
LAND FORMATIONS
CANYON · MOUNTAIN · PLATEAU · VALLEY
Blue
BAGEL FLAVORS
EVERYTHING · ONION · PLAIN · POPPY
Purple
STREETS ON SCREEN
ELM · FEAR · JUMP · SESAME
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