Connections Answers

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

PLAYING CARDS

These are all names for specific ranks of cards found in a standard deck of playing cards.

Individual words:

•ACES: In card games, an Ace is a card with the number 1. It can be the highest or lowest card, depending on the game's rules, and is very powerful.

•JACKS: A Jack is a 'face card' in a deck, showing a picture of a young man. It typically ranks lower than a Queen and a King.

•KINGS: A King is a 'face card' in a deck, showing a picture of a man with a crown. It is often the highest-ranking card in many games.

•QUEENS: A Queen is a 'face card' in a deck, showing a picture of a woman with a crown. It ranks between a King and a Jack in most card games.

TAKES ON

These verbs all mean to begin dealing with a problem, task, or situation. You start to manage or solve something.

Individual words:

•ADDRESSES: To 'address' a problem means to begin to deal with it or discuss it directly. You focus attention on solving it.

•DOES: To 'do' something means to perform an an action or complete a task. It often implies fulfilling a duty or job.

•HANDLES: To 'handle' a situation means to manage it or deal with it successfully, especially if it's difficult. You control it.

•TACKLES: Like in American football, to 'tackle' a problem means to deal with it with strong effort and determination. You confront it directly.

N.B.A. TEAMS

These are all official team names in the NBA (National Basketball Association), the major professional basketball league in the United States.

Individual words:

•BUCKS: A 'buck' is a male deer, often recognized by its antlers. The Milwaukee Bucks is a basketball team named after this swift and strong animal.

•BULLS: A 'bull' is a strong, male cow. The Chicago Bulls basketball team chose this name to represent power, aggression, and determination.

•HORNETS: A 'hornet' is a large, flying insect similar to a wasp, known for its painful sting. The Charlotte Hornets team picked this name to show speed and intensity.

•SPURS: 'Spurs' are pointed metal devices worn on the heel of a boot, used by a rider to make a horse go faster. The San Antonio Spurs team name relates to cowboy culture.

THINGS YOU CAN CONTROL WITH REMOTES

These words represent common items or devices that people can operate or change settings for using a small handheld electronic device called a remote control.

Individual words:

•DRONES: These are small flying robots, often with cameras, controlled from a distance using a special handheld remote. People use them for fun, photos, or work.

•GARAGE DOORS: This is the large door on a garage, where people park their cars. Many can be opened or closed remotely with a small device.

•TELEVISIONS: These are electronic screens that show movies, news, and shows. Almost everyone uses a remote control to change channels, volume, or other settings.

•WIIS: This was a very popular video game console from Nintendo. You play games by holding and moving a special remote control, called a 'Wii Remote', that senses your movements.