Connections Answers
Monday, September 7, 2026
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QUITE THE SAGA
These words all describe a story that is made up, greatly exaggerated, or not entirely true. They are often told to entertain or impress others.
Individual words:
•FABRICATION: A fabrication is something invented or made up, not real. It can be a lie or a story created from imagination.
•FISH STORY: This is an idiom for an unbelievable, exaggerated story, especially one that makes the teller seem impressive. Like a fisherman telling of a huge fish that got away.
•TALL TALE: A tall tale is a story that is greatly exaggerated and very difficult to believe. It's often told for humor or to entertain.
•YARN: In this context, a yarn is a long, often exciting or adventurous story. It can be true but is often exaggerated or partly fictional.
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PARTS OF A BRA
These four words are all different parts of a bra, which is an undergarment commonly worn by women in American and Western cultures.
Individual words:
•CUP: This is the part of a bra that covers and supports each breast. Bras usually have two cups, one for each side.
•HOOK: A small metal fastener, usually at the back of a bra, used to connect the two ends and close the garment securely.
•STRAP: A narrow piece of material that goes over the shoulder to help hold the bra up. They can often be adjusted.
•UNDERWIRE: A U-shaped metal or plastic wire sewn into the bottom of the bra cups to provide extra lift and support for the breasts.
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ASSOCIATED WITH PINE TREES
All these words are strongly connected to pine trees, their characteristics, or their uses, especially in American culture.
Individual words:
•CAR AIR FRESHENER: Small items hung in cars to make them smell good. Often shaped like a pine tree and smelling like pine.
•CHRISTMAS: A holiday in December where people often decorate a real or fake pine tree indoors with lights and ornaments.
•NEEDLES: The thin, sharp leaves of a pine tree. They are not flat like typical leaves but are long and pointy.
•TURPENTINE: A strong-smelling liquid made from pine tree resin. It is used as a paint thinner or for cleaning brushes.
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STARTING WITH DISNEY CHARACTERS
Each word in this group starts with the name of a famous Disney character: PLUTO (Plutonium), SCAR (Scar Tissue), STITCH (Stitch Marker), and TRAMP (Trampoline).
Individual words:
•PLUTONIUM: Plutonium is a very dangerous, radioactive chemical element. It is used in nuclear power and weapons. It starts with 'Pluto,' the name of Mickey Mouse's dog.
•SCAR TISSUE: Scar tissue is the tough, new skin that forms where a wound or injury has healed. It often looks different from regular skin. It starts with 'Scar,' a villain lion from The Lion King.
•STITCH MARKER: A stitch marker is a small tool used in knitting or crocheting to help count rows or mark specific points in the fabric being made. It starts with 'Stitch,' an alien character.
•TRAMPOLINE: A trampoline is a large sheet of strong fabric stretched tight with springs, used for jumping high in the air. Many children love to play on them. It starts with 'Tramp,' from Lady and the Tramp.