Connections Answers
Friday, September 26, 2025
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STIR VIGOROUSLY
All these words are verbs describing different ways to mix ingredients very quickly and energetically, usually in cooking or baking, to make them smooth, light, or airy.
Individual words:
•BEAT: To mix food very fast and hard, often with a spoon or electric mixer. You might beat eggs or cake batter to make them smooth or add air.
•CREAM: To mix ingredients, typically butter and sugar, until they are light, fluffy, and smooth in texture. This is a common step in many baking recipes.
•WHIP: To mix food very quickly and vigorously, often with a whisk or mixer, to make it light and full of air. For example, you whip cream to make whipped cream.
•WHISK: To mix liquids or light ingredients very quickly using a special kitchen tool called a whisk. You whisk eggs or sauce to make them smooth or frothy.
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HARD TO MAKE OUT
These words describe something that is not strong, bright, or clear, making it difficult to perceive or understand fully. Think of a weak signal or a faded image.
Individual words:
•DIM: When light is weak or not bright. A dim light makes it hard to see things clearly, like in a poorly lit room or with a weak flashlight.
•FAINT: Something weak, unclear, or barely noticeable. A faint sound is hard to hear. A faint image is hard to see. It's almost gone.
•LIGHT: Here, it means not dark, strong, or intense. A light color is not deep. A light sound is quiet. It's often subtle or gentle.
•PALE: A color that is very light and not strong; it looks faded. People can have pale skin if they don't spend time in the sun.
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KINDS OF BEARS
These words are all common names for different types of bears found around the world.
Individual words:
•BLACK: A type of bear often found in forests in North America. They usually have black fur and are smaller than grizzly bears.
•BROWN: A large type of bear, common in North America (like grizzly bears) and Asia. They have brownish fur.
•POLAR: A very large, white bear that lives in cold, icy places like the Arctic. They are good swimmers and hunters.
•SUN: A smaller bear from Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive yellow or orange patch on its chest, which looks like a rising sun.
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DIRTY ___
These words combine with the word 'DIRTY' to form common phrases, types of things, or idioms.
Individual words:
•BLONDE: When we say 'dirty blonde,' it describes a hair color. It's a natural, medium shade of blonde hair, not very light but also not brown.
•POOL: 'Dirty pool' is an idiom. It means using unfair, dishonest, or tricky methods to win a game or achieve something. It's considered bad sportsmanship.
•RICE: 'Dirty rice' is a famous dish, especially from Louisiana in the USA. It's rice cooked with meat and spices, which gives it a darker, 'dirty' appearance.
•WORD: A 'dirty word' is a rude, offensive, or inappropriate word that people should not use in polite conversation. It's also called a swear word.