Yellow group
Straightforward
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with C, N, T and T. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
CLEAN belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
ORDERLY
Reveal all four words
- CLEAN
- NEAT
- TIDY
- TRIM
A little help. Your own aha.
Connections #306
hints & answers for April 12, 2024
Keep the satisfaction of the solve. Get a nudge for one group, reveal a category, or check the answers at your own pace.
#306
This reference always shows April 12, 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 H, S, U and U. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
HYPER belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
AUGMENTATIVE PREFIXES
Reveal all four words
- HYPER
- SUPER
- UBER
- ULTRA
Blue group
More challenging
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with B, M, S and S. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
BALLOON belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
BECOME LARGER
Reveal all four words
- BALLOON
- MUSHROOM
- SNOWBALL
- SWELL
Purple group
Wordplay & surprises
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with D, J, M and S. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
DOMINO belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
ITEMS IN CLASSIC KIDS’ GAMES
Reveal all four words
- DOMINO
- JACK
- MARBLE
- STICK
Show categories only
- Yellow: ORDERLY
- Green: AUGMENTATIVE PREFIXES
- Blue: BECOME LARGER
- Purple: ITEMS IN CLASSIC KIDS’ GAMES
Ready for the full solution?
All four categories and their words, together.
Reveal all four answers
Yellow
ORDERLY
CLEAN · NEAT · TIDY · TRIM
Green
AUGMENTATIVE PREFIXES
HYPER · SUPER · UBER · ULTRA
Blue
BECOME LARGER
BALLOON · MUSHROOM · SNOWBALL · SWELL
Purple
ITEMS IN CLASSIC KIDS’ GAMES
DOMINO · JACK · MARBLE · STICK
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