Connections Answers
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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CHEERFUL
All these words describe someone or something that is happy, joyful, and full of positive energy. They mean cheerful.
Individual words:
•BOUNCY: Energetic and full of happiness. Imagine a happy child or a puppy jumping around. It means lively and cheerful.
•BRIGHT: Full of light, but also means happy, smart, or optimistic. A 'bright smile' shows happiness. You feel positive and cheerful.
•MERRY: A classic word for happy and joyful, especially common during holidays like 'Merry Christmas.' Someone in a 'merry mood' is cheerful.
•SUNNY: Like a warm, bright day. If someone has a 'sunny disposition,' they are always happy, optimistic, and friendly.
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"RUBBER BABY BUGGY BUMPER"
These four words come together to form a well-known English tongue-twister. It's a fun phrase to try to say quickly and clearly.
Individual words:
•BABY: A very young human child, usually from birth to about one year old. They need a lot of care and attention.
•BUGGY: In this phrase, 'buggy' refers to a stroller or pram. It's a small vehicle with wheels used to push a baby.
•BUMPER: A protective bar or part that prevents damage from bumping or impact. You find them on cars and sometimes on baby cribs.
•RUBBER: A flexible, stretchy material. It can be natural or artificial. Used for things like tires, erasers, or protective items.
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KINDS OF LUGGAGE
All these words describe different types of bags or containers used for carrying personal belongings when traveling.
Individual words:
•CARRY-ON: A small bag you bring inside an airplane with you, instead of checking it. It fits in the overhead bin.
•DUFFEL: A large, soft bag, often cylindrical, used for clothes or sports equipment. You carry it by handles or a shoulder strap.
•HARD-SHELL: A type of suitcase made from hard, stiff plastic or metal. It protects your items better than soft fabric bags.
•ROLLER: This refers to a bag, usually a suitcase, that has small wheels. You can roll it easily instead of carrying it.
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TITLE CHARACTERS IN '80S MOVIES
These are the main characters who are also the title, or part of the title, of popular movies from the 1980s.
Individual words:
•FERRIS: Ferris Bueller is the main character of the 1986 movie 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.' He is a clever high school student who skips school for a fun day.
•HEATHER: 'Heathers' is a dark comedy movie from 1988. The main popular group of girls includes three characters all named Heather.
•INDIANA: Indiana Jones is a famous adventurous archaeologist. He is the main character in the movie 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' from 1981, and other popular films.
•PEE-WEE: Pee-wee Herman is a funny, childlike character created by Paul Reubens. He is the main star of the 1985 movie 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure.'