Yellow group
Straightforward
Gentle hint
Affectionate names for someone close to you.
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ANGEL belongs in this group.
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TERMS OF ENDEARMENT
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- ANGEL
- LOVE
- PUMPKIN
- SUGAR
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Connections #872
hints & answers for October 30, 2025
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#872
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1/4
Green group
A little trickier
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with F, H, M and R. These initials are in sorted order.
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FANTASY belongs in this group.
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FICTION GENRES
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- FANTASY
- HORROR
- MYSTERY
- ROMANCE
Blue group
More challenging
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with C, G, M and P. These initials are in sorted order.
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CHARM belongs in this group.
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COLLECTIVE NOUNS FOR BIRDS
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- CHARM
- GAGGLE
- MURDER
- PARLIAMENT
Purple group
Wordplay & surprises
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with B, B, G and L. These initials are in sorted order.
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BLOOM belongs in this group.
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PEOPLE WHOSE FIRST NAMES ARE U.S. CITIES
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- BLOOM
- BUTLER
- GUTHRIE
- LEVY
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- Yellow: TERMS OF ENDEARMENT
- Green: FICTION GENRES
- Blue: COLLECTIVE NOUNS FOR BIRDS
- Purple: PEOPLE WHOSE FIRST NAMES ARE U.S. CITIES
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Yellow
TERMS OF ENDEARMENT
ANGEL · LOVE · PUMPKIN · SUGAR
Green
FICTION GENRES
FANTASY · HORROR · MYSTERY · ROMANCE
Blue
COLLECTIVE NOUNS FOR BIRDS
CHARM · GAGGLE · MURDER · PARLIAMENT
Purple
PEOPLE WHOSE FIRST NAMES ARE U.S. CITIES
BLOOM · BUTLER · GUTHRIE · LEVY
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