The phrase "what yellow and purple do, some say" in the New York Times (NYT) Mini Crossword clue refers to the answer "CLASH." Yellow and purple are complementary colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. While complementary colors can create vibrant contrast, they are often perceived as clashing because of their stark difference and high visual tension when placed next to each other. This clue reflects that common perception that yellow and purple colors clash.
Additionally, in the NYT Connections game, the colors yellow and purple signify difficulty levels for categories: yellow is the easiest category, while purple is the trickiest, often involving more lateral thinking or manipulation of phrases rather than straightforward connections.
In summary:
- Yellow and purple "clash" in the sense of color theory and the NYT crossword clue.
- In NYT Connections, yellow categories are the easiest, and purple categories are the most challenging.
