Connections Answers
Sunday, July 26, 2026
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BABY MILESTONES
These are common and important developmental steps that babies typically achieve in their first year of life.
Individual words:
•CRAWLING: This is when a baby moves on their hands and knees to get around before they learn to walk. It's a big step for independence.
•FIRST WORDS: These are the very first words a baby speaks, like 'mama' or 'dada.' Parents often eagerly wait for and celebrate this milestone.
•ROLLING OVER: This is when a baby turns their body from their back to their stomach, or stomach to back, by themselves. It shows developing strength.
•SOLID FOOD: This refers to food other than milk or formula, like pureed fruits or rice cereal. Babies usually start eating this around 4-6 months old.
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OUTMODED CONSUMER TECH
These are all electronic devices that were very popular in the past but have mostly been replaced by newer technology or streaming services.
Individual words:
•BLACKBERRY: A type of smartphone from the past. It was famous for its small physical keyboard, popular before touchscreens became common for phones.
•DISCMAN: A portable device from the past used to listen to music CDs with headphones. It was popular before MP3 players and streaming music.
•DVD PLAYER: A device used to watch movies and TV shows stored on DVDs (digital video discs) on a television. Most people now stream movies online.
•PLASMA TV: An older kind of flat-screen television. It was very popular for its picture quality but was later replaced by thinner, more energy-efficient LED TVs.
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EXPRESSIONS FOR RAIN
All these phrases are different ways to describe or refer to rain and rainy conditions.
Individual words:
•APRIL SHOWERS: Short, light rainfalls common in April. This phrase is part of 'April showers bring May flowers,' meaning rain helps spring plants grow.
•LIQUID SUNSHINE: A poetic or sometimes ironic way to describe rain. It means rain is good and necessary, like sunshine, especially for plants or refreshing the air.
•SCOTCH MIST: A very fine, light rain or drizzle, like a thick fog that makes you wet. It's often associated with the damp, misty weather in Scotland.
•WET WEATHER: A simple, general term for weather that includes rain. It means it is raining, or has been raining, making everything damp.
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WHAT "SHELL" MIGHT REFER TO
The word "shell" has many different meanings. These words are all things that can be called a "shell" or are connected to the word "shell" in American English.
Individual words:
•CARAPACE: The hard, protective outer covering of certain animals, like turtles or crabs. It's their natural 'shell.'
•GAS STATION: A place where you buy fuel for your car. 'Shell' is also the name of a very famous oil company with gas stations worldwide.
•PASTRY CRUST: The outer, often crispy or flaky, layer of a pie, tart, or other baked goods. It holds the filling like a 'shell.'
•ROWING BOAT: A very long, narrow, and lightweight boat specifically designed for competitive rowing sports. These boats are often called 'shells.'