Connections Answers

Thursday, June 25, 2026

COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

These are all external devices that connect to a computer. They add different functions, like showing images, recording sound, printing documents, or moving the cursor.

Individual words:

•MICROPHONE: A device you speak into. It records your voice or lets you talk to others online, for example, during video calls or playing games.

•MONITOR: This is the screen that shows you everything your computer is doing. It displays images, videos, and text, like a TV for your computer.

•PRINTER: A machine that puts digital text or pictures from your computer onto physical paper. People use it to get 'hard copies' of documents.

•TRACKPAD: A flat, touch-sensitive surface, usually on a laptop. You slide your finger on it to move the pointer (cursor) on the screen, like a built-in mouse.

TIGHTLY PACKED

These words all describe something that is packed very tightly, with little empty space, or has been pressed to be smaller.

Individual words:

•COMPACT: Describes something small but designed to fit many things or be very efficient. Like a 'compact car' is small but functional.

•COMPRESSED: Means pushed or squeezed into a smaller space or volume. Like files on a computer are 'compressed' to save room.

•DENSE: Describes something that has its parts very close together, making it thick or heavy for its size. A 'dense forest' has many trees.

•SQUASHED: Means pressed or crushed flat or out of shape, often accidentally. If you sit on a soft drink can, it gets 'squashed'.

HAZARDOUS ELEMENTAL METALS

These are all chemical elements from the periodic table. They are known for being hazardous, meaning they are very dangerous to humans because they are toxic or radioactive.

Individual words:

•FRANCIUM: Francium is a very rare and extremely radioactive element. It is naturally dangerous due to its radiation and is not found in everyday objects.

•LEAD: Lead is a heavy, toxic metal. It was used in old paint and pipes but is now avoided because it is poisonous and causes serious health problems.

•MERCURY: Mercury is a shiny, liquid silver metal. It is very poisonous and was used in old thermometers but is now avoided due to its dangers to health.

•POLONIUM: Polonium is a rare element known for being extremely radioactive. It is very dangerous and is not found in common products or environments.

STARTING WITH BIRD HOMOPHONES

These words all begin with a sound that is a homophone (sounds the same as) a type of bird. For example, CRANIUM starts like 'crane' (the bird).

Individual words:

•CRANIUM: The cranium is the bony part of your head that protects your brain. It's often called the skull.

•CROQUETTE: A croquette is a small, fried, breaded food roll, often made with potatoes, meat, or vegetables. It's a tasty appetizer.

•DUCTILE: Ductile describes a material, like metal, that can be easily stretched or pulled into a thin wire without breaking. It's a science term.

•HOCKEY: Hockey is a team sport played on ice or a field. Players use sticks to hit a puck or ball into the opponent's goal.