Yellow group
Straightforward
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with L, R, R and S. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
LOOT belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
PLUNDER
Reveal all four words
- LOOT
- RAID
- ROB
- SACK
A little help. Your own aha.
Connections #354
hints & answers for May 30, 2024
Keep the satisfaction of the solve. Get a nudge for one group, reveal a category, or check the answers at your own pace.
#354
This reference always shows May 30, 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
Gentle hint
Have a say in how something turns out.
Show one word
CLOUT belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
INFLUENCE
Reveal all four words
- CLOUT
- PULL
- SWAY
- WEIGHT
Blue group
More challenging
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with B, C, F and S. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
BOB belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
HAIRSTYLES
Reveal all four words
- BOB
- CROP
- FADE
- SHAG
Purple group
Wordplay & surprises
Wordplay hint
Try adding the same ending to each entry.
Show one word
BOBBY belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
___ PIN
Reveal all four words
- BOBBY
- HAIR
- PUSH
- SAFETY
Each entry comes before "PIN" to form a word, expression or name: BOBBY → BOBBY PIN; HAIR → HAIR PIN; PUSH → PUSH PIN; SAFETY → SAFETY PIN.
Show categories only
- Yellow: PLUNDER
- Green: INFLUENCE
- Blue: HAIRSTYLES
- Purple: ___ PIN
Ready for the full solution?
All four categories and their words, together.
Reveal all four answers
Yellow
PLUNDER
LOOT · RAID · ROB · SACK
Green
INFLUENCE
CLOUT · PULL · SWAY · WEIGHT
Blue
HAIRSTYLES
BOB · CROP · FADE · SHAG
Purple
___ PIN
BOBBY · HAIR · PUSH · SAFETY
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