Connections Answers
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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THEY IMPERSONATE OTHER THINGS
These words refer to things that imitate, copy, or pretend to be someone or something else, often by mimicking their appearance or actions.
Individual words:
•COPYCAT: A person who copies another's actions or words, often without originality. It can be used playfully or negatively.
•MIME: An actor who performs silently, using only body movements, gestures, and facial expressions to tell a story or show feelings.
•MOCKINGBIRD: A common American bird famous for imitating the songs and sounds of other birds, and sometimes even human-made noises.
•T-1000: A famous robot from the American movie *Terminator 2*. It's made of liquid metal and can change shape to look exactly like other people or objects.
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OLD-TIMEY NAMES FOR THINGS WE STILL USE
These are words that were commonly used in the past to describe everyday items or concepts that we still use or experience today, just with different, more modern names.
Individual words:
•LOOKING GLASS: An old-fashioned term for a mirror, which is a piece of glass that reflects your image.
•SPECTACLES: An older word for eyeglasses or 'glasses,' which help people see better.
•TALKIE: An old term for a movie that has sound and speaking, unlike silent films from the past.
•WATER CLOSET: An old-fashioned name for a toilet or a room with a toilet, often shortened to 'WC' in some countries.
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STARTING WITH NICKNAMES
Each word or phrase begins with a common American nickname.
Individual words:
•BILLY GOAT: A 'billy goat' is a male goat. 'Billy' is a common nickname for the name William in American English.
•DAN DAN NOODLES: These are spicy Chinese noodles. 'Dan' is a common nickname for the name Daniel in American English.
•RICH TEXT: This is a computer term for text that can have different fonts and styles. 'Rich' is a common nickname for the name Richard.
•TOM-TOM: A 'tom-tom' is a type of drum. It can also refer to an old GPS device. 'Tom' is a common nickname for the name Thomas.
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STARTING WITH SPORTS VENUES
Each phrase starts with a word that is also a type of sports venue or playing area.
Individual words:
•COURT JESTER: A historical entertainer who joked for a king in a royal 'court' (palace). 'Court' is also where tennis or basketball is played.
•DIAMOND RING: A valuable piece of jewelry, a ring with a shiny gemstone called a diamond. A baseball field is shaped like a 'diamond'.
•FIELD MOUSE: A small type of mouse that lives outdoors in open grassy areas. A 'field' is also where sports like soccer are played.
•TRACK RECORD: An idiom meaning all the past successes or failures of a person or company. A 'track' is also a place for running races.