Connections Answers
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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PUT
All these words are verbs that mean to put something somewhere or to establish its location. They describe the act of placing an object or person.
Individual words:
•PLACE: To put something carefully in a specific spot. For example, 'Please place your cup on the coaster.'
•POSITION: To arrange something in a particular location or orientation. For example, 'He positioned the chair facing the window.'
•SITUATE: To put something in a particular place, often describing its surroundings. For example, 'The old house is situated on a hill.'
•STICK: To put something somewhere quickly or casually. Also, to attach something using glue or tape. For example, 'Just stick the keys on the hook.'
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DRESS SHIRT MEASUREMENTS
These are different body parts that are measured when you buy or tailor a dress shirt to ensure it fits correctly.
Individual words:
•CHEST: The front upper part of your body, where your heart and lungs are. Shirt sizes often depend on how wide your chest is.
•NECK: The part of your body between your head and shoulders. For shirts, this measurement is important so the collar fits comfortably.
•SLEEVE: The part of a shirt that covers your arm. In measurements, this means the length from your neck or shoulder to your wrist.
•WAIST: The middle part of your body, usually the narrowest area between your ribs and hips. Dress shirts are sometimes sized to fit around your waist.
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2000S INDIE ROCK BANDS, WITH "THE"
These are all names of famous American "indie rock" music bands from the 2000s. When spoken, people typically add "The" before each band name.
Individual words:
•DECEMBERISTS: This is an indie rock band from Portland, USA, famous in the 2000s. Their songs often tell long, historical-sounding stories, known as narrative folk-rock.
•NATIONAL: An American indie rock band popular since the early 2000s. They are known for their deep, emotional songs and the baritone voice of their lead singer.
•SHINS: A well-known American indie rock band from the 2000s. Their music was featured in popular films and TV shows, which helped them become very famous.
•WALKMEN: This is an American indie rock band that formed in the early 2000s. They are known for their unique sound, energetic live shows, and critical acclaim.
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STARTS OF NYT PRINT PUZZLES
These are the first parts of names for popular logic and word puzzles printed in the New York Times newspaper, like 'Crossword' or 'Sudoku'.
Individual words:
•ACRO: This is short for 'Acrostic.' An acrostic is a word puzzle where you solve clues to find letters that spell out a hidden message or poem, often vertically.
•CROSS: This is short for 'Crossword.' It's a very popular word puzzle where you fill a grid with words, both across and down, based on clues. Many US newspapers have them daily.
•KEN: This is short for 'KenKen.' It is a math puzzle similar to Sudoku, where you use numbers and math operations like addition or subtraction to fill a grid.
•SUD: This is short for 'Sudoku.' It's a popular number puzzle where you fill a grid with numbers 1-9. Each number appears only once in every row, column, and small square.