Connections Answers
Friday, June 26, 2026
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CRUNCHY SNACK ITEM
These words are all common, crispy, and often salty food items that Americans eat as snacks between meals. They make a 'crunch' sound when you eat them.
Individual words:
•CHIP: A very thin, crispy slice of potato, fried or baked, and usually salted. Potato chips are a popular American snack, often eaten straight from a bag.
•CRACKER: A thin, flat, dry, and crispy baked food made from flour, usually savory. Americans often eat crackers with cheese, peanut butter, or dips.
•NUT: A hard-shelled fruit with an edible kernel inside, like peanuts, almonds, or cashews. Many nuts are crunchy and eaten as a healthy snack, often roasted and salted.
•PRETZEL: A baked bread-like snack, often shaped like a knot, with a unique chewy or crispy texture. Soft pretzels are hot and chewy, while hard pretzels are crunchy and salty.
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VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF WOOD
These words describe different forms or sizes of wood, ranging from a whole living plant to small pieces, or processed materials.
Individual words:
•BOARD: A flat, long, and thin piece of wood. People cut trees into boards to build houses, furniture, or fences. It's a common construction material.
•LOG: A large, thick piece of a tree trunk that has been cut down. People use logs for building, burning in a fireplace, or making into lumber.
•SPLINTER: A very small, sharp, and thin piece of wood that has broken off a larger piece. It can get stuck in your skin and cause pain.
•TREE: A very large plant with a hard, woody stem called a trunk, branches, and leaves. Trees grow in forests and provide wood for many uses.
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AREAS OF LOW GROUND
These words all describe different kinds of low areas in the ground, like valleys or depressions, often found between hills or mountains.
Individual words:
•DALE: An open valley, often wide and gently sloping. You might hear this word in old poems or songs to mean a low area between hills.
•DELL: A small, secluded valley, usually covered with trees or plants. It often feels like a hidden, peaceful place, like a tiny cozy valley.
•GORGE: A deep, very narrow valley with steep, rocky sides. A river often flows through a gorge, creating a very deep cut in the land.
•HOLLOW: A low, sunken area in the ground, like a small dip or small valley. It can be found in hills or fields, forming a natural depression.
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COLORS PLUS A LETTER
Each word is formed by adding one letter to the end of a color's name.
Individual words:
•BRONZER: A makeup product used to give skin a warm, tan, or sun-kissed glow. It is a common cosmetic in America.
•PINKY: This is the smallest finger on your hand. In American English, it is often called the 'pinky finger' or simply 'pinky.'
•REDO: To do something again. This is usually because the first attempt was not good enough or correct, so you try it once more.
•TANG: This word can mean a strong, sharp taste, like that of lemons. It is also a well-known brand of orange-flavored powdered drink mix in the US.