Connections Answers
Saturday, August 1, 2026
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BEDDING
These words are all types of covers or decorative items you use on a bed to make it comfortable and look nice.
Individual words:
•COMFORTER: A thick, warm blanket placed on top of your bed. It makes your bed comfortable and often has nice designs. It's usually the main cover.
•SHAM: This is a decorative cover for a pillow, often matching your comforter. You put it on a pillow, but it's usually just for show, not for sleeping on.
•SHEET: A large, thin piece of cloth that covers your mattress. People usually sleep under a top sheet and on a bottom sheet, for hygiene and comfort.
•THROW: A small, lightweight blanket often put on a sofa or the end of a bed. It's for extra warmth or decoration, easy to "throw" over yourself.
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OSCAR-WINNING ACTORS SINCE 2010
These are the last names of actors who have won an Academy Award (Oscar) for their acting performances since the 2010 ceremony.
Individual words:
•BALE: Christian Bale is a British actor known for intense roles. He won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2011 for his role in 'The Fighter'.
•JORDAN: Jordan is the last name of an actor who won an Academy Award for their acting since 2010, known for strong performances in films.
•PHOENIX: Joaquin Phoenix is an American actor famous for powerful, often dark, roles. He won a Best Actor Oscar in 2020 for 'Joker'.
•WALTZ: Christoph Waltz is an Austrian actor, famous for playing villains. He won Best Supporting Actor Oscars in 2010 and 2013.
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PERFORM SOME HOLE MACHINING OPERATIONS
These words are all verbs describing different ways to create, enlarge, or refine a hole in materials like wood or metal, typically using specialized tools in a workshop.
Individual words:
•BORE: To make an existing hole larger, wider, and more precise using a cutting tool. It's often used for accuracy or to smooth the inside of a hole.
•COUNTERSINK: To create a cone-shaped opening at the top of a drilled hole. This allows a screw head to sit perfectly flat (flush) with the surface.
•DRILL: To make a new hole in a material, like wood, plastic, or metal, using a rotating tool called a drill bit. This is a common basic operation.
•REAM: To make an existing hole extremely accurate in size and very smooth inside. This is usually done after drilling to ensure a precise fit for a pin or bolt.
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STARTING WITH BREAD SHAPES
These words each begin with the name of a specific type or shape of bread.
Individual words:
•BOULEVARD: A wide city street, often with trees along the sides. It starts with "boule," which is a round loaf of French bread.
•BUNDLE: A collection of things tied or wrapped together. For example, a "bundle of clothes." It starts with "bun," a small, soft, round bread often used for hamburgers.
•LOAFER: A casual shoe that you can slip on easily, without laces. It starts with "loaf," which is a whole block of bread, like the kind you slice for sandwiches.
•ROLLS-ROYCE: A very famous British brand of expensive, luxurious cars. It starts with "rolls," which are small, round pieces of bread often served with meals.