Connections Answers
Friday, December 12, 2025
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CONTAIN
These words can all mean to put or keep something inside a place, or to hold something within limits.
Individual words:
•HOLD: To have something in your hand, or to have space for something inside. For example, a cup 'holds' water, or a box can 'hold' many toys.
•HOUSE: As a verb, it means to provide a place for something to live or be kept. For example, a museum 'houses' old paintings, or a shelter 'houses' homeless people.
•KEEP: To make something stay in a certain place, or to retain possession of it. You 'keep' your money in your wallet. A box 'keeps' your things safe.
•STORE: To save things in a specific place for later use. People 'store' food in a pantry or clothes in a closet. A shop 'stores' many products to sell.
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MOVE IN THE WIND
These words all describe different ways things move because of the wind's force.
Individual words:
•BLOW: Wind itself moves; we say it 'blows.' It can also make things like leaves, dust, or hair move with force.
•FLAP: A light, flat thing, like a flag or a piece of paper, moves quickly up and down or side to side in the wind.
•SWAY: Something tall and flexible, like a tree or a lamppost, moves slowly and smoothly from side to side because of the wind.
•WAVE: When wind makes a flag or tall grass move with gentle, curving motions, similar to how ocean waves move. Also, you 'wave' your hand to say hello.
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VEGETABLE UNITS
These words are specific units or parts used to describe different vegetables when buying or talking about them.
Individual words:
•BULB: This is the round, edible underground part of some plants, like an onion or garlic. We buy an 'onion bulb' or a 'garlic bulb' in the store.
•EAR: This refers to the long, cylindrical part of the corn plant where the kernels (small pieces) grow. We often eat an 'ear of corn'.
•HEAD: This is the round, compact main part of certain vegetables, like lettuce, cabbage, or cauliflower. You buy a 'head of lettuce'.
•SPEAR: This is a long, thin, pointed stem or stalk of a vegetable, most commonly used for asparagus. You eat 'asparagus spears'.
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THINGS THAT ARE DIVIDED INTO TWELVE SEGMENTS
All these words represent things that are typically divided into 12 smaller parts or segments.
Individual words:
•CLOCK: A clock face shows 12 main numbers for the hours. The hour hand goes around the clock twice in one full day.
•FOOT: In the United States, a 'foot' is a unit of length. One foot is equal to 12 inches, used for measuring height or objects.
•YEAR: A 'year' is the time Earth takes to go around the sun. It is divided into 12 months, like January, February, and so on.
•ZODIAC: The 'Zodiac' is a system of 12 astrological signs, such as Leo or Pisces. Each sign is linked to a different period of the year.