Connections Answers

Sunday, October 25, 2026

STEAL

These words are all verbs meaning to take something secretly or illegally, often referring to stealing small items.

Individual words:

•BOOST: To secretly take things from a store without paying. This is called "shoplifting." For example, someone might "boost" a candy bar.

•PALM: To hide a small item in your hand very carefully so nobody sees it. This is often done to secretly take or steal something.

•POCKET: To put something into your pocket, often secretly, implying you are taking it without permission or stealing it, especially from a store.

•SWIPE: To quickly and often quietly steal something. For example, someone might "swipe" a snack from a friend's desk when they're not looking.

PASTA SHAPES

These words are all common names for different shapes of pasta. Their names describe what the pasta looks like.

Individual words:

•BOW TIE: A bow tie is a decorative knot for your neck. This pasta shape looks like a small fabric bow, often called farfalle. It's popular in salads.

•ELBOW: Your elbow is the bendable joint in the middle of your arm. This pasta is curved like an arm, often called macaroni. It's famously used in 'mac and cheese'.

•SHELL: A shell is the hard outer covering of sea animals, like a clam. This pasta looks like a small sea shell, often called conchiglie. It's great for holding sauces.

•WAGON WHEEL: A wagon wheel is a big, round wheel from an old cart. This pasta is shaped like a tiny wheel with spokes, often called ruote. Kids often enjoy this fun shape.

FICTIONAL TOMS

These are the last names of famous fictional characters, all of whom are named Tom.

Individual words:

•RIPLEY: Tom Ripley is a clever, manipulative character from famous crime novels and movies, like 'The Talented Mr. Ripley.' He often steals identities.

•SAWYER: Tom Sawyer is a mischievous boy from classic American literature by Mark Twain. He has many adventures on the Mississippi River.

•SWIFT: Tom Swift is a brilliant young inventor from a series of popular adventure books. He creates amazing gadgets and technology.

•THUMB: Tom Thumb is a very tiny boy from a traditional European fairy tale. He is no bigger than his father's thumb.

THINGS THAT CAN BE SNAPPED

These words describe different things that can be 'snapped.' This means they can be broken quickly, moved suddenly, or activated with a sharp, fast action, often making a sound.

Individual words:

•FINGERS: You 'snap your fingers' by quickly rubbing your thumb and another finger together to make a sharp sound. People do this for attention, to a beat, or to show satisfaction.

•FOOTBALL: In American football, the 'center' player starts a play by quickly passing the ball backward between their legs to another player. This action is called a 'snap.'

•GLOW STICK: To make a glow stick light up, you bend or 'snap' it. This breaks a small tube inside, mixing chemicals that then create a bright, colorful light.

•RUBBER BAND: A rubber band can 'snap' if you stretch it too much, meaning it breaks suddenly. You can also 'snap' it gently, for example, against your wrist.