Connections Answers
Friday, September 4, 2026
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SPHERICAL THINGS
All these words name things that are round or shaped like a sphere, which is a 3D circle.
Individual words:
•BOWLING BALL: This is a heavy, hard, round ball used in the game of bowling. Players roll it down a lane to knock over pins.
•EYE: This is the part of your body you use to see. It is generally round, like a small ball, inside your head.
•MOON: This is the large, natural object that orbits Earth. It appears round in the night sky and is a spherical celestial body.
•ORANGE: This is a popular, sweet, round fruit that has a bright orange color. It is spherical in shape.
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FOOD WHOSE NAME IS TWO FOODS
These are all food items whose names are made up of two different food words.
Individual words:
•CAKE DONUT: A type of donut with a dense texture, similar to a cake. Donuts are popular sweet breakfast or snack foods in America.
•CANDY CORN: A small, sweet, triangle-shaped candy often eaten at Halloween. It looks like a corn kernel but tastes very sweet, not like corn.
•CHERRY TOMATO: A small, round type of tomato, about the size of a cherry fruit. People often eat them in salads or as snacks.
•PIZZA PIE: Another name for a whole pizza, especially a large, round one. Pizza is a very popular savory dish in the US, often shared.
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KINDS OF EELS
These are all specific types or species of eels, which are long, snake-like fish found in oceans.
Individual words:
•CONGER: A large sea eel, often found in temperate waters. In some countries, conger eel is used in cooking.
•GULPER: A deep-sea eel known for its extremely large mouth, much bigger than its body. It can swallow big prey.
•MORAY: A common type of eel, often found in tropical coral reefs. They are known for their distinct patterns and sharp teeth.
•RIBBON: A colorful, thin eel with a long, flowing body that looks like a ribbon. They are often blue or yellow.
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ACCESSORIES INSIDE STARTING AND ENDING LETTERS
Each word contains the name of a clothing accessory, spelled out using some of its letters.
Individual words:
•CRINGY: Describes something that makes you feel embarrassed or awkward, often because it's trying too hard or is very cheesy. Example: a bad joke can be cringy.
•OPINE: Means to express an opinion or thought formally. It's often used when someone gives their thoughts on a topic. Example: 'He will opine on the new policy.'
•STIED: Past tense of 'sty,' which is a painful, red bump that forms on the eyelid, like a small pimple. It's a minor eye infection.
•THAT'S: A common contraction for 'that is' or 'that has.' It's used to point something out or describe it. Example: 'That's a nice shirt!'