Connections Answers

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

APPROXIMATE

These words all mean 'not exact' or 'an estimate.' They describe something that is close but not precise.

Individual words:

•BALLPARK: From baseball, a 'ballpark figure' is an estimated number or amount, not precise. It means 'approximately' or 'in the general range.'

•BROAD: Means wide or large, not detailed or specific. A 'broad idea' is a general concept, not focused on small details.

•GENERAL: Means not specific or not detailed. A 'general idea' covers the main points without going into deep specifics or exceptions.

•ROUGH: Means not smooth, but also not exact. A 'rough estimate' or 'rough idea' is a quick, basic guess, not perfectly accurate.

MILD OATHS

These words are polite or milder substitutes for stronger swear words in English, often used to express frustration or surprise without being offensive.

Individual words:

•FRICK: This word sounds like "fuck." People say "frick" instead of "fuck" to express frustration or surprise in a milder, more polite way, especially around children or in public.

•FUDGE: This word can sound like "fuck" or "shit." People use "fudge" as a polite substitute for these stronger swear words when they are annoyed or make a mistake. It's also a candy.

•SHOOT: This word sounds like "shit." People say "shoot" instead of "shit" when they are disappointed, frustrated, or made a mistake. It's a much softer way to curse.

•SUGAR: This word can sound like "shit." People say "sugar" instead of "shit" to express mild frustration or annoyance without using a rude word. It's a polite alternative.

MLB PLAYER

These words are common short names or nicknames for players on specific American Major League Baseball (MLB) teams.

Individual words:

•ANGEL: An 'Angel' is a player on the Los Angeles Angels baseball team. The team name comes from the city, 'Los Angeles,' which means 'the angels' in Spanish.

•MET: A 'Met' is a player for the New York Mets baseball team. 'Met' is short for 'Metropolitan,' referring to New York City as a large, important city.

•RAY: A 'Ray' is a player for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team. The team is named after 'rays,' which are a type of flat ocean fish found in the Tampa Bay area.

•ROYAL: A 'Royal' is a player for the Kansas City Royals baseball team. The name comes from the American Royal livestock show, a famous event in Kansas City.

FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER

Each word is formed by taking a common, short nickname for a family member (like 'bro' for brother) and adding one letter to the end.

Individual words:

•BROW: This word sounds like "bro," a short, informal name for "brother." Adding a "W" makes "brow," which is the part of your face above your eye.

•DADA: This is a very common word children use in America when they are learning to speak, meaning "father" or "dad." It's "dad" plus an "A."

•MOMA: Similar to "dada," this is a simple word children use for "mother" or "mom." It's "mom" plus an "A." You might also see it spelled "mama."

•SISI: This word is "sis," a short, informal name for "sister," with an extra "I" added. It doesn't have a common meaning on its own.