Connections Answers

Thursday, October 22, 2026

PARTS TO BE GRASPED

These are all parts of different objects that you hold with your hand.

Individual words:

•GRIP: The part of something you hold, like on a tennis racket or tool. It helps you hold it tightly and prevent slipping.

•HANDLE: A part of an object you use to hold, carry, or control it. Think of a cup handle or a door handle.

•HILT: This is the specific handle of a sword or a dagger. It's the part where you hold the weapon.

•KNOB: A round part you twist or pull, often on a door or drawer, to open or close it. You also find them on some appliances.

KINDS OF SCULPTURES

These words all refer to different types or forms of sculptures, which are artworks made by shaping materials like stone, wood, or metal.

Individual words:

•BUST: A sculpture showing only a person's head, neck, and shoulders. Often made to remember important people.

•MOBILE: A type of sculpture made of parts that hang and move freely in the air, often by a light breeze. American artist Alexander Calder was famous for these.

•RELIEF: A sculpture carved into a flat surface, like a wall or a plate, so that it sticks out slightly from the background. It's not fully 3D.

•STATUE: A large sculpture of a person, animal, or object, often standing alone in a park or public place. Many famous monuments are statues.

AMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONS

These are all specific roles or positions that players have on an American football team, each with different responsibilities on offense or defense.

Individual words:

•END: A player position at the edge of the team's line. Can be offensive (catching passes) or defensive (rushing the quarterback).

•GUARD: A player on the offensive line whose main job is to protect the quarterback and block defenders for running plays.

•SAFETY: A defensive player who plays far back, covering passes and helping to stop long runs. They are often the 'last line of defense'.

•TACKLE: A large player on the offensive or defensive line. Offensive tackles block, while defensive tackles try to stop the other team's offense.

STARTS OF BEDDING

These words are the first part of common items you use on a bed for sleeping in American homes.

Individual words:

•BLANK: This word is the start of 'blanket.' A blanket is a soft, warm cover you put on your bed to keep warm, especially when it's cold. It's a common bedding item.

•COMFORT: This word is the start of 'comforter.' A comforter is a thick, fluffy bed cover, often decorated, used like a warm blanket. It makes your bed feel cozy.

•PILL: This word is the start of 'pillow.' A pillow is a soft cushion, usually filled, that you rest your head on when you sleep in bed for comfort.

•SHE: This word is the start of 'sheet.' A sheet is a thin piece of cloth that covers your mattress. People often put a blanket or comforter on top of it.