Connections Answers

Sunday, November 23, 2025

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LENIENT

These words all describe something or someone that is not strict, firm, or difficult. They suggest a gentle or relaxed approach, often implying a lack of severity or demandingness.
Individual words:
EASY: If rules are 'easy,' they are not strict or hard to follow. An 'easy' boss is not demanding. It means simple and not tough.
LAX: This means not strict enough, often leading to problems. If security is 'lax,' it's not careful. It suggests a careless or relaxed standard.
LOOSE: If rules are 'loose,' they are not strictly enforced or followed. A 'loose' interpretation means it's not precise. It implies a lack of strictness.
SLACK: When someone is 'slack' with rules, they are not strict. It can also mean not putting in much effort. It suggests a relaxed or less demanding approach.
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ANIMAL HOMES

These words are all terms for different kinds of homes or shelters built by animals.
Individual words:
BURROW: A hole or tunnel dug in the ground by animals like rabbits, badgers, or prairie dogs to live in. It's their underground home.
DEN: The home of a wild animal, often a predator like a bear, lion, or fox. It can also mean a cozy private room in a house.
LODGE: A small house, often temporary. For animals, it's the special home built by a beaver using sticks and mud, usually in water.
WARREN: A large network of interconnected tunnels and burrows, specifically dug and used by many rabbits living together as a community.
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OLIVER STONE MOVIES

These are all famous, often controversial, movies directed by the American filmmaker Oliver Stone.
Individual words:
JFK: This movie explores the assassination of John F. Kennedy, a former U.S. President. It questions official reports about the event.
NIXON: This film is a biographical drama about Richard Nixon, another U.S. President, focusing on his life and the Watergate scandal.
PLATOON: This is a powerful war movie about American soldiers fighting in the Vietnam War, based on Oliver Stone's own experiences there.
WALL STREET: This movie is about greed and corruption in the financial world. Wall Street is a famous area in New York City known for its financial businesses.
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SECOND WORDS IN TITLES OF ABBA HITS

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