Connections Answers
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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ROOMS IN CLUE
These are all names of rooms found in the classic American board game, 'Clue'. In the game, players try to solve a mystery: who committed a murder, with what weapon, and in which room.
Individual words:
•CONSERVATORY: This is a room, often with glass walls and roof, built onto a house, usually for growing plants. In the 'Clue' game, it's a possible crime scene.
•HALL: In a house, a 'hall' is a passage or a large entrance room where you walk when you first come in. In 'Clue', it's one of the rooms.
•KITCHEN: This is the room in a house where food is cooked and prepared. It's a very common room and one of the places in the 'Clue' game.
•STUDY: A 'study' is a room in a house, typically used for reading, writing, or working quietly. It often has books and a desk, and is a 'Clue' game room.
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STUDENT-ATHLETE DESIGNATIONS
These words are all terms or titles used in American English to describe student-athletes, often in high school or college sports.
Individual words:
•ALL-AMERICAN: A student-athlete chosen as one of the best in their sport across the entire country (America). It's a high honor for top performers.
•JOCK: An informal, sometimes slightly negative word for a student who is very dedicated to sports. It can suggest they prioritize sports over academics.
•LETTERMAN: A student who has earned a special award, often a letter-shaped patch, for successfully participating in a varsity sport at high school or college.
•TEAM CAPTAIN: The leader of a sports team, usually chosen by the coach or teammates. This student represents the team and helps guide them.
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___ TWIST
Each word can come before 'TWIST' to form a common phrase or title.
Individual words:
•FRENCH: A 'French Twist' is a classic hairstyle where hair is swept up and twisted at the back of the head. It is often worn for formal events.
•LEMON: A 'Lemon Twist' is a strip of lemon peel, often twisted, used to decorate drinks like cocktails and add a fresh smell.
•OLIVER: 'Oliver Twist' is the name of a very famous old book by British writer Charles Dickens, about a poor orphan boy in London.
•PLOT: A 'Plot Twist' is a surprising change in the story of a book or movie. It makes the ending very unexpected for the audience.
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ENDING IN "SESAME STREET" CHARACTERS
These words contain the names of popular "Sesame Street" characters at their very end: BERNIE has Ernie, COLBERT has Bert, DISCOUNT has Count, and SAN ANSELMO has Elmo.
Individual words:
•BERNIE: A common American first name. "Ernie" is a friendly, orange puppet from "Sesame Street" who loves baths and rubber duckies. He is Bert's best friend.
•COLBERT: Refers to Stephen Colbert, a famous American TV talk show host and comedian. "Bert" is Ernie's best friend, a serious, yellow puppet who collects bottle caps.
•DISCOUNT: This word means a reduced price for something, making it cheaper. "The Count" (Count von Count) is a purple vampire puppet who loves counting everything.
•SAN ANSELMO: This is the name of a town in California, USA. "Elmo" is a popular, furry red monster puppet, known for saying "Elmo loves you!" in a high-pitched voice.