Connections Answers

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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DANCE STYLES

These are all popular styles or forms of dance.
Individual words:
FOXTROT: A classic ballroom dance for two people. It is known for its smooth, flowing movements and elegant steps. It became popular in the early 1900s.
MODERN: This is a broad style of dance focused on expressing feelings and ideas. It often breaks away from strict ballet rules, allowing more freedom and unique movements.
SWING: An energetic social dance for partners, born from jazz music. It involves lively steps, turns, and sometimes acrobatic moves. It was very popular in the 1930s and 1940s.
TAP: In this dance, performers wear special shoes with small metal plates on the bottom. They use their feet to create rhythmic sounds and music on the floor.
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IN A MONOPOLY BOX

These are all important parts you find inside the box of the popular American board game, Monopoly.
Individual words:
DEED: In the game Monopoly, a Deed is a small card that proves you own a property. It's like a certificate of ownership for land.
HOTEL: In Monopoly, these are small plastic buildings you can place on your properties. They help you collect a lot more rent from other players.
MONEY: Monopoly uses paper money, which is fake currency. Players use it to buy things, pay rent, and manage their finances in the game.
TOKEN: A Token is a small, unique metal piece that each player chooses to move around the Monopoly board. Examples include a car or a hat.
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CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE

These words are common ways to organize and show content on websites and apps. They are options you click to sort what you see, like articles or videos.
Individual words:
FEATURED: Content that a website or app specially chooses to highlight. It means someone important decided to show this content first because it's good or important.
POPULAR: This shows content that many people are currently viewing, liking, or sharing. It means it is well-liked by a large number of users.
RECENT: This option displays content in the order it was most recently added or published, starting with the newest items. It means 'the latest things first.'
TRENDING: Content that is quickly becoming very popular right now. It often relates to current events or topics that many people are talking about online at this moment.
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THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS

These words are connected because they all relate to different meanings of 'mantle' or 'mantel'.
Individual words:
EARTH: The Earth has a 'mantle,' which is a very thick, hot layer of rock found inside our planet.
EMPEROR: An emperor often wears a 'mantle,' a long, decorative cloak, to show their high royal power and status.
FIREPLACE: A 'fireplace' has a 'mantel' or 'mantelpiece,' which is the shelf or frame built above the fire opening.
YANKEES: The New York Yankees are a very famous American baseball team. They are known for winning many championships, metaphorically holding the 'mantle' of being champions.
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