Connections Answers
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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THINGS YOU GRAB BEFORE LEAVING THE HOUSE
These are common, essential items Americans typically grab or check for before leaving their house to go out.
Individual words:
•KEYS: Small metal objects used to open and lock doors, like your house or car. Americans always need them to get in and out of places.
•PHONE: A mobile device for calling, texting, and using the internet. Many Americans feel lost without their phone, using it for almost everything.
•SUNGLASSES: Dark glasses worn to protect your eyes from the sun or for fashion. They are very common in America, especially on sunny days.
•WALLET: A small case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification (like a driver's license). Americans use it to pay for things.
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WEBSITE HURDLES
These are common obstacles or checks you encounter when trying to access content or use features on many websites.
Individual words:
•AGE VERIFICATION: A check to confirm you are old enough to view certain content, especially for things like alcohol, gambling, or adult material.
•CAPTCHA: A small test on a website, like typing distorted letters or clicking images, to prove you are a human user and not a robot.
•COOKIE CONSENT: A pop-up message asking your permission for a website to save small data files (cookies) on your device. These track your online activity.
•PAYWALL: A barrier on a website that blocks you from viewing certain content, often news articles or premium features, until you pay a fee or subscribe.
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THINGS THAT COME IN CANS
These are common products you can buy and find stored in metal containers called cans.
Individual words:
•CONDENSED MILK: A very sweet, thick milk often used in desserts like pies or coffee. It comes in a metal can and lasts a long time without refrigeration until opened.
•PAINT: A colored liquid used to cover walls, furniture, or other things to give them a new look or protection. You typically buy it in metal cans.
•SHAVING CREAM: A foamy substance, often in an aerosol can, that people put on their face or body before shaving to make hair removal easier and smoother.
•SPAM: A famous American brand of canned, pre-cooked meat product, usually pork. It's easy to store and prepare, often seen as a simple, classic American food.
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ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "TERM"
Each word ends with a word that is a synonym for 'term' (like a name or expression) or is closely related to creating one.
Individual words:
•BITCOIN: A digital currency, like online money, that you cannot physically touch. It's used for transactions on the internet.
•RECORD LABEL: A company that helps musicians record, produce, and sell their music to the public. They put their brand on the music.
•RUB-A-DUB: A sound that imitates drumming, often repeated. It is also a specific style of reggae music.
•SURINAME: A small country found in South America, known for its diverse people, cultures, and rainforests.