Connections Answers
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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KINDS OF PIZZA
These are all popular and distinct types or styles of pizza you can find, especially in the United States.
Individual words:
•DIAVOLA: This is an Italian-style pizza, meaning 'devil's.' It's known for being spicy, often topped with hot salami or peppers. It's for people who like a bit of heat!
•HAWAIIAN: A popular pizza in America, topped with ham and pineapple. Some people love the sweet and savory mix, while others strongly dislike it.
•MEAT LOVERS: This is a very popular American pizza for people who love meat. It usually has many different kinds of meat like pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham.
•WHITE: A 'white pizza' does not have red tomato sauce. Instead, it uses a white sauce (like garlic oil, ricotta, or Alfredo) and cheese. It's a different flavor.
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KINDS OF NUMBERS
These words are all different types of numbers used to identify things, people, or for communication.
Individual words:
•ATOMIC: In science, this number tells you how many protons an atom has. It identifies a specific chemical element, like oxygen or carbon.
•SERIAL: This is a unique number given to a specific item, like a computer, phone, or car. It helps identify one product from many others.
•SOCIAL SECURITY: In the U.S., this is a very important nine-digit personal number. It is used for taxes, working, and government benefits.
•TELEPHONE: This is the sequence of digits you dial to call someone. It connects your phone to another specific phone.
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SIMILARLY SHAPED TYPOGRAPHICAL MARKS
These are all small, curved marks used in writing. They often look like a tiny comma, apostrophe, or hook, but are used in different positions or languages.
Individual words:
•APOSTROPHE: This mark (') shows ownership (e.g., 'John's car') or shortened words (e.g., 'it's' for 'it is'). It looks like a small curved line above other letters.
•CEDILLA: This mark (¸) is put under letters like 'c' (e.g., 'façade') to change their sound. It looks like a tiny comma or hook placed below the letter.
•COMMA: This common punctuation mark (,) helps to separate parts of a sentence, items in a list, or pauses. It looks like a small curved line resting on the bottom of the text.
•OKINA: This special mark (ʻ) is used in some languages, like Hawaiian. It looks like an apostrophe or a backwards apostrophe and shows a quick stop in your voice.
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STARTING WITH CHINESE ZODIAC ANIMALS
These words all begin with the name of an animal from the Chinese zodiac calendar, such as DRAGON, OX, PIG, and RAT.
Individual words:
•DRAGONFLY: "Dragonfly" is a type of insect with long wings that flies. It starts with "Dragon," which is a powerful mythical creature and a zodiac animal in Chinese culture.
•OXFORD: "Oxford" is a famous city in England with a very old university. It starts with "Ox," a large farm animal known for its strength and a zodiac animal.
•PIGMENT: "Pigment" is a substance that gives color. For example, it gives paint its color. It starts with "Pig," a farm animal often seen as lucky, and a zodiac animal.
•RATCHET: A "ratchet" is a tool used for turning nuts or bolts, allowing movement only one way. It starts with "Rat," a small animal and the first zodiac animal.