Connections Answers
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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BEAR IN MIND
These words all mean to remember something, or to include it in your thoughts, plans, or calculations. They are actions you take when you 'bear something in mind'.
Individual words:
•CONSIDER: To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision. You give it thought and attention.
•COUNT: To include something or someone in a group, total, or plan. It means you acknowledge its presence or importance.
•FACTOR: To include a specific fact or situation when you are planning or making a decision. It's an important detail you think about.
•INCLUDE: To make someone or something part of a larger group, list, or total. You ensure it is added or present.
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STRIPED ANIMALS
These are all animals that have stripes on their bodies, either for camouflage or warning.
Individual words:
•CLOWNFISH: A small, colorful orange fish with white stripes, often seen living in the sea anemone. It became very famous from the movie 'Finding Nemo.'
•HONEYBEE: A flying insect with fuzzy yellow and black stripes. Honeybees are known for making honey and can sting if they feel threatened.
•TIGER: A very large, powerful wild cat from Asia with distinctive orange fur and black stripes. Tigers are apex predators, meaning they are at the top of their food chain.
•ZEBRA: An animal from Africa that looks like a horse, but has unique black and white stripes all over its body. Zebras live in herds on grasslands.
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ASSOCIATED WITH RAINBOWS
These words are all linked to the idea or image of a rainbow in American culture.
Individual words:
•DOROTHY GALE: The main character in "The Wizard of Oz." She sings the famous song "Over the Rainbow," which is about hope and dreams.
•LEPRECHAUN: A small, magical man from Irish stories. He is believed to hide a pot of gold at the *end* of a rainbow.
•PRIDE: Short for LGBTQ+ Pride. The rainbow flag is its famous symbol, representing diversity and community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people.
•UNICORN: A mythical horse with one horn. It is often shown with rainbow colors, especially in stories and toys for children, representing magic and fantasy.
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BEGINNING WITH NUMBER HOMOPHONES
Each word begins with a sound that is the same as a number (a homophone). For example, WONDER sounds like 'ONE'-der.
Individual words:
•FIEVEL: Fievel is a famous cartoon mouse from popular American animated movies, like 'An American Tail.' He represents a young immigrant.
•FOREHEAD: The forehead is the flat part of your face located above your eyes and below your hairline. It is part of your head.
•TOUCAN: A toucan is a type of colorful bird that lives in tropical areas. It is known for its very large, brightly colored beak.
•WONDER: To wonder means to feel curiosity or amazement about something. It can also mean to think about something with curiosity.