Connections Answers

Sunday, September 6, 2026

UNRESTRICTED PERMISSION

These phrases all describe a situation where someone is given total freedom, power, or permission to act without limits or needing approval.

Individual words:

•BLANK CHECK: You can write any amount on a check, meaning someone gives you total freedom or power to do what you want, often financially.

•CARTE BLANCHE: This French phrase means 'blank card.' It signifies total freedom or unlimited power to make decisions and act without needing approval.

•FREE REIGN: Like a horse with loose reins, this means having complete freedom and control to do whatever you want, without limits or supervision.

•FULL AUTHORITY: You have all the power and legal right to make decisions, give orders, and control a situation completely, without needing permission.

PLACES TO INSERT SOMETHING INTO ON A COMPUTER

These are all physical openings or slots on a computer where you can plug in or insert different devices or storage media.

Individual words:

•CARD SLOT: A small opening on a computer to put in a memory card, like from a camera, to save or read pictures and files. It's common on laptops.

•HEADPHONE JACK: A round hole on a computer or phone where you plug in headphones to listen to sound privately, or speakers for louder sound.

•OPTICAL DRIVE: A part of a computer that reads or writes information from CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs. It often has a tray that slides out.

•USB PORT: A rectangular opening on a computer to connect many different devices, like a flash drive, mouse, keyboard, or phone charger, using a USB cable.

ABBREVIATIONS FOLLOWED BY REDUNDANT WORD

These phrases use an abbreviation where the last word is already part of the abbreviation itself, making it unnecessary and redundant.

Individual words:

•ATM MACHINE: ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine. It's where you get cash. Saying 'ATM Machine' is common but redundant because the 'M' already means 'Machine'.

•LCD DISPLAY: LCD means Liquid Crystal Display. It's a type of flat screen, like on a TV or computer. Saying 'LCD Display' is redundant because the 'D' in LCD already means 'Display'.

•PIN NUMBER: PIN means Personal Identification Number. It's a secret number you use for things like your bank card. Saying 'PIN Number' is redundant because the 'N' in PIN already means 'Number'.

•UPC CODE: UPC means Universal Product Code. It's the barcode on products you buy in stores. Saying 'UPC Code' is redundant because the 'C' in UPC already means 'Code'.

ENDING WITH WAYS TO CARVE A SURFACE

The second word in each phrase describes a way to make marks or shapes on a surface, like carving.

Individual words:

•COURT SCRIBE: A court scribe writes down everything said in a courtroom. 'Scribe' means to mark or write on a surface, similar to carving.

•DIRECTOR'S CUT: This is a movie version preferred by the director, sometimes different from what was shown in theaters. 'Cut' means to carve or divide something.

•PIZZA SLICE: Pizza is a popular US food. A slice is one triangular piece cut from a whole round pizza. 'Slice' means to cut a thin piece.

•SAT SCORE: The SAT is a big test for students applying to US colleges. A 'score' is your result. It also means to make a mark or cut.