Yellow group
Straightforward
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with E, I, P and U. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
EW belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
“GROSS!”
Reveal all four words
- EW
- ICK
- PU
- UGH
A little help. Your own aha.
Connections #157
hints & answers for November 15, 2023
Keep the satisfaction of the solve. Get a nudge for one group, reveal a category, or check the answers at your own pace.
#157
This reference always shows November 15, 2023. It is released in at least one timezone; every answer stays closed until you reveal it.
Which group has you stuck?
Pick a colour. Reveal one step at a time.
1/4
Green group
A little trickier
Gentle hint
Think of titles you could find on a newsstand.
Show one word
O belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
MAGAZINES
Reveal all four words
- O
- OK
- US
- W
Blue group
More challenging
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with D, H, J and S. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
DA belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
“YES” IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
Reveal all four words
- DA
- HAI
- JA
- SI
Purple group
Wordplay & surprises
Gentle hint
Try saying these aloud instead of looking at their spelling.
Show one word
OUI belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
HOMOPHONES
Reveal all four words
- OUI
- WE
- WEE
- WII
These entries are pronounced alike despite their different spellings.
Show categories only
- Yellow: “GROSS!”
- Green: MAGAZINES
- Blue: “YES” IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
- Purple: HOMOPHONES
Ready for the full solution?
All four categories and their words, together.
Reveal all four answers
Yellow
“GROSS!”
EW · ICK · PU · UGH
Green
MAGAZINES
O · OK · US · W
Blue
“YES” IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
DA · HAI · JA · SI
Purple
HOMOPHONES
OUI · WE · WEE · WII
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