Connections Answers
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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CIRCUS EQUIPMENT
These are items commonly found and used in a circus performance by entertainers and acrobats.
Individual words:
•CANNON: A large tube that shoots things very far. In a circus, a person might be shot out of it in a special act (the 'human cannonball').
•STILTS: Long poles you wear on your feet to make you much taller. Circus performers or clowns use them to walk high above the ground.
•TRAPEZE: A horizontal bar hanging from ropes. Acrobats in a circus swing on it, flying and performing tricks high in the air for entertainment.
•UNICYCLE: A bicycle with only one wheel instead of two. Circus clowns or skilled performers ride these, often juggling or doing other tricks.
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UNDISTURBED, AS WATER
These words describe water that is very smooth and not moving, often reflecting like a mirror.
Individual words:
•CALM: When water is calm, it is quiet and smooth. There are no big waves, making it peaceful. You often see calm water on a sunny day.
•FLAT: If water is flat, its surface is very smooth, like a table. There are no waves or bumps at all. You can see reflections clearly.
•GLASSY: Glassy water is extremely smooth and clear, like a pane of glass. It perfectly reflects the sky or trees. It means no ripples or waves.
•STILL: When water is still, it is not moving at all. There are no currents or waves. It looks very quiet and motionless, like in a pond.
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"TOY STORY" CHARACTERS
These are popular toy characters from the American animated movie series 'Toy Story'. They come to life when humans are not around.
Individual words:
•BO PEEP: She is a kind shepherdess doll with a staff and sheep. She is Woody's girlfriend in the first movies.
•JESSIE: An energetic cowgirl doll. She loves adventures and is a good friend to Woody and Buzz Lightyear.
•SLINKY: This character is a dog toy with a Slinky spring for a body. He is loyal and stretchy, helping his friends.
•WOODY: The main character, a pull-string cowboy doll. He is the leader of Andy's toys and a very loyal friend.
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DOUBLE LETTERS APPEARING IN THAT LETTER'S ALPHABETICAL POSITION
Each word contains a double letter (like AA, BB, CC, DD). The specific letter's position in the alphabet (A=1st, B=2nd, C=3rd, D=4th) matches the double letter found.
Individual words:
•AARDVARK: A nocturnal mammal from Africa, like a pig with long ears and a snout. It uses its tongue to eat ants and termites.
•BOCCE: An Italian outdoor ball game, similar to lawn bowling. Players throw large balls as close as possible to a smaller target ball.
•EBBING: When the ocean tide moves away from the land and out to sea. It can also mean something is gradually decreasing or fading.
•TWIDDLE: To play or mess with something small, often with your fingers, perhaps out of boredom or nervousness. For example, to 'twiddle your thumbs' means to do nothing.