Yellow group
Straightforward
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with C, H, S and T. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
COLOR belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
TINT
Reveal all four words
- COLOR
- HUE
- SHADE
- TONE
A little help. Your own aha.
Connections #685
hints & answers for April 26, 2025
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#685
This reference always shows April 26, 2025. 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 D, D, G and H. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
DALE belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
VALLEY
Reveal all four words
- DALE
- DELL
- GLEN
- HOLLOW
Blue group
More challenging
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with D, H, M and R. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
DOLE belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
BOBS
Reveal all four words
- DOLE
- HOPE
- MARLEY
- ROSS
Purple group
Wordplay & surprises
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with D, G, G and L. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
DRE belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
COLOR ANAGRAMS
Reveal all four words
- DRE
- GARY
- GENRE
- LUBE
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- Yellow: TINT
- Green: VALLEY
- Blue: BOBS
- Purple: COLOR ANAGRAMS
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All four categories and their words, together.
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Yellow
TINT
COLOR · HUE · SHADE · TONE
Green
VALLEY
DALE · DELL · GLEN · HOLLOW
Blue
BOBS
DOLE · HOPE · MARLEY · ROSS
Purple
COLOR ANAGRAMS
DRE · GARY · GENRE · LUBE
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