Connections Answers
Sunday, December 7, 2025
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MOVE AT BREAKNECK SPEED
These verbs all describe moving very, very fast, sometimes suddenly or with a sense of urgency or lack of control, similar to the idiom "breakneck speed."
Individual words:
•BARREL: To move very fast, often forward and with little control, like a heavy object rolling. Example: The car barreled down the street.
•BOLT: To run away suddenly and very quickly, often out of fear or surprise. Think of an animal suddenly running away. Example: The horse bolted from the stable.
•HURTLE: To move or make something move extremely fast, often in a powerful or uncontrolled way. Example: The spacecraft hurtled towards the planet.
•TEAR: To move very quickly and often with urgency or haste. (Pronounced like 'pair', not 'tear' from crying). Example: He tore down the hallway.
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ORGAN MEATS
These words are all names for edible internal organs or other specific parts of animals that people eat as food, often called 'organ meats' or 'offal'.
Individual words:
•GIZZARD: A gizzard is a strong, muscular part of a bird's stomach, like a chicken or turkey, that helps grind food. It's a popular food in some cultures.
•HEART: The heart is the muscular organ that pumps blood in an animal's body. Chicken heart, beef heart, or lamb heart are eaten in many cuisines.
•TONGUE: An animal's tongue is the muscle inside its mouth used for taste and movement. Beef tongue (lengua) is cooked and eaten in dishes like tacos.
•TRIPE: Tripe is the edible lining from the stomach of a cow or other animal. It has a unique texture and is often used in stews or soups.
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WOODWORKING JOINT TERMS
These are all specific types of joints or cuts used in woodworking to connect pieces of wood together, creating furniture, frames, or structures.
Individual words:
•DADO: A rectangular groove cut into one piece of wood. Another piece of wood fits into this groove, creating a strong joint. Common in shelves.
•DOVETAIL: An interlocking joint that looks like a dove's tail. It's very strong and often seen on wooden drawers and furniture to prevent them from pulling apart.
•MITRE: A common woodworking joint made by cutting two pieces of wood at an angle (often 45 degrees). When joined, they form a perfect corner, like on a picture frame.
•MORTISE: A rectangular hole or slot cut into one piece of wood. It connects with a matching 'tenon' (a peg) from another board, making a very strong, traditional joint.
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EL ___
These are famous names or places that start with the Spanish word 'El' (meaning 'The').
Individual words:
•CAPITAN: El Capitan is a huge, famous rock mountain in Yosemite National Park, California. Many people try to climb its very steep sides.
•DORADO: El Dorado means 'the golden one.' It's a legend about a lost city made of gold. Many towns and places in the US have this name.
•GRECO: El Greco was a very famous Spanish painter from the 16th century. His nickname meant 'The Greek,' referring to his origin.
•PASO: El Paso is a large city in Texas, USA. It is right on the border with Mexico. 'El Paso' means 'the pass' in Spanish.