Connections Answers
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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CLASSIC CHILDREN'S GAMES
These are all popular games that children play, often in groups, involving movement and simple rules.
Individual words:
•DUCK DUCK GOOSE: Children sit in a circle. One child taps heads saying "duck," then "goose." The "goose" chases them around the circle to take their empty spot. It's a popular running game.
•HOT POTATO: Players quickly pass an object, like a ball, while music plays. If you hold the "hot potato" when the music stops, you are out. It's a fast-paced game.
•LEAPFROG: This is a game where children take turns bending over. Other children then jump over their backs, one after another, like a frog jumping over obstacles.
•MUSICAL CHAIRS: Chairs are arranged in a circle, one less than players. Music plays, and players walk around. When music stops, everyone quickly sits. The person left standing is out. It's a game of speed.
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IMPORTANT PERSON
These words are all informal expressions used to describe a very important person, someone with a lot of power or influence in a group, organization, or field.
Individual words:
•ALPHA DOG: This term comes from animal packs, like wolves. It means the most dominant and powerful leader in a group of people, the one who is in charge and controls others.
•BIG CHEESE: An informal and slightly older expression meaning a very important person, especially in a company, government, or social group. They have significant influence or power.
•HEAVYWEIGHT: Originally from boxing, this term describes a person with great power, influence, or importance in a particular area, business, or profession. They are highly respected.
•TOP BANANA: This is a humorous and informal way to refer to the most important person in a group or organization. It means the main boss, leader, or person in charge.
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FAMOUS PAINTINGS
These are all the titles of very famous and recognizable paintings from around the world.
Individual words:
•AMERICAN GOTHIC: This is a famous American painting by Grant Wood. It shows a serious farmer and woman standing in front of an old house, representing rural American life.
•CAMPBELL'S SOUP CAN: This refers to pop art by Andy Warhol. He painted many pictures of Campbell's soup cans, making everyday products into famous, modern art.
•SUNFLOWERS: This is a very famous series of paintings by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. They show bright, beautiful sunflowers in a vase.
•THE SCREAM: This is a world-famous painting by Edvard Munch. It shows a person with a shocked face, holding their head and screaming, expressing strong emotion.
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DOUBLE MISNOMERS (NEITHER WORD IS AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION)
All these names are 'double misnomers,' meaning both words in their titles are inaccurate descriptions of what they truly are. They are neither one thing nor the other, despite their names.
Individual words:
•ENGLISH HORN: This musical instrument is not from England and is not a horn. It is a type of oboe, a woodwind instrument, originating from France.
•GRAPE-NUTS: This breakfast cereal contains no grapes and no nuts. It is made from wheat and barley, known for its crunchy texture.
•MANTIS SHRIMP: This sea creature is not a mantis (an insect) and not a true shrimp. It's a colorful marine crustacean known for its powerful punch.
•SWEETBREAD: This food item is not sweet and is not bread. It is actually an organ meat, specifically the thymus or pancreas, usually from lamb or calf.