Connections Answers

These words are all ways to measure parts of shapes in math, called geometry. LENGTH is how long something is. AREA is the size of a flat surface, like the floor of a room. The PERIMETER is the total distance around the outside edge of a shape. VOLUME is the amount of space inside a 3D object, like how much water a box can hold. You use these for basic geometric calculations.

These words are connected because they all describe things that are typically black and white in color.

A CROSSWORD is a puzzle with black letters or squares on white paper. A DOMINO is a game piece, usually white with black dots or black with white dots. An ORCA is a large ocean animal (a whale) famous for its black and white skin. An OREO is a very popular American cookie that is black with a white cream filling.

These words are all names of famous casino hotels in Las Vegas. Aria and Encore are simply names of specific large hotels there. The Excalibur hotel is named after Excalibur, the legendary magical sword of King Arthur from old English stories. The Luxor hotel is named after Luxor, an ancient city in Egypt known for its history.

This category connects words that sound exactly like the plural form of an English alphabet letter.

* ARS sounds like "R's" (meaning multiple "R" letters).

* AYES sounds like "I's" (multiple "I" letters) and means "yes" votes, often from a group of people.

* EASE sounds like "E's" (multiple "E" letters) and means comfort or a lack of difficulty.

* OWES sounds like "O's" (multiple "O" letters) and means you need to pay someone money.