Yellow group
Straightforward
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with C, D, F and T. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
CON belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
DECEIVE
Reveal all four words
- CON
- DUPE
- FOOL
- TRICK
A little help. Your own aha.
Connections #219
hints & answers for January 16, 2024
Keep the satisfaction of the solve. Get a nudge for one group, reveal a category, or check the answers at your own pace.
#219
This reference always shows January 16, 2024. 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
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with D, S, S and W. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
DOPE belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
INSIDE INFO
Reveal all four words
- DOPE
- SCOOP
- SKINNY
- WORD
Blue group
More challenging
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with C, L, L and S. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
CANT belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
TILT TO ONE SIDE
Reveal all four words
- CANT
- LEAN
- LIST
- SLOPE
Purple group
Wordplay & surprises
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with B, E, G and H. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
BOOB belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
WORDS SPELLED WITH AN UPSIDE-DOWN CALCULATOR
Reveal all four words
- BOOB
- EGGSHELL
- GIGGLE
- HELLO
Show categories only
- Yellow: DECEIVE
- Green: INSIDE INFO
- Blue: TILT TO ONE SIDE
- Purple: WORDS SPELLED WITH AN UPSIDE-DOWN CALCULATOR
Ready for the full solution?
All four categories and their words, together.
Reveal all four answers
Yellow
DECEIVE
CON · DUPE · FOOL · TRICK
Green
INSIDE INFO
DOPE · SCOOP · SKINNY · WORD
Blue
TILT TO ONE SIDE
CANT · LEAN · LIST · SLOPE
Purple
WORDS SPELLED WITH AN UPSIDE-DOWN CALCULATOR
BOOB · EGGSHELL · GIGGLE · HELLO
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