Pattern: Puzzle words that can be synonymous adjectives with each other.

Step 1: Identify two puzzle words that can be synonymous adjectives. This is a New York Times puzzle, so unique, particular synonyms are more likely to be correct than generic and ubiquitous synonyms. As precisely as possible, describe how the two puzzle words can be synonymous adjectives.

Examples from prior puzzles:

Puzzle words that can each be an adjective meaning “wee”: DINKY LITTLE MINUTE SLIGHT
Puzzle words that can each be an adjective meaning “primary”: CHIEF FIRST MAIN PRINCIPAL
Puzzle words that can each be an adjective meaning “gentle”: LIGHT MELLOW MILD SOFT
Puzzle words that can each be an adjective meaning “absolute”: PURE SHEER TOTAL UTTER
Puzzle words that can each be an adjective meaning “indecent”: BAWDY BLUE COARSE RISQUE

Step 2: See if other puzzle words can also be synonymous with the puzzle words you’ve identified. Try to arrive at a group of four puzzle words that can be synonymous adjectives with each other. This is a New York Times puzzle, so unique, particular synonyms are more likely to be correct than generic and ubiquitous synonyms. If you can’t identify a group of four puzzle words that can be synonymous adjectives, start over at Step 1.
