Connections Answers

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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HUMAN-POWERED WATERCRAFT

These are all different types of boats or vessels that people move through water using their own power, like paddles or oars.
Individual words:
DUGOUT: An old type of boat, made by hollowing out a large log. Indigenous people often used them for transport and fishing.
KAYAK: A small, narrow boat, often pointed at both ends. You sit inside and use a double-bladed paddle to move it. Popular for recreation.
RAFT: A flat floating structure, often made of logs tied together or inflatable material. Used for travel or fun on water.
SHELL: A very long, narrow, lightweight boat specifically designed for competitive rowing races, moved by a team using oars.
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FLUSH

These words all describe something that is flat, smooth, or at the same height as another surface. This is one meaning of "flush."
Individual words:
EVEN: Describes a surface that is smooth, flat, and without bumps. It can also mean being at the same height or position as something else.
FLAT: Describes a surface that is smooth and not curved or bumpy. Imagine a tabletop; it is flat.
LEVEL: Describes a surface that is perfectly horizontal, like the surface of still water. It is not tilted up or down.
PLANE: In this context, it refers to a perfectly flat, two-dimensional surface. Think of the face of a wall or a table.
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HONDA MODELS

These are all popular models of cars, minivans, or SUVs made by the Japanese automobile company Honda, commonly seen on roads in the United States.
Individual words:
ACCORD: A popular Honda car model. It's a reliable sedan (a regular four-door car with a separate trunk) often chosen by families in the US for its comfort.
CIVIC: Another very popular Honda car model. It's often smaller and more fuel-efficient than the Accord, popular with students and city drivers in America.
ODYSSEY: This Honda vehicle is a "minivan." It's a large family car with sliding doors and many seats, common in the US for carrying kids and lots of items.
PILOT: This Honda vehicle is an "SUV" (Sport Utility Vehicle). It's a bigger, taller family car, popular in America for its space and ability to handle various terrains.
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BIBLICAL FIGURES PLUS STARTING LETTER

Each word sounds like a letter of the alphabet combined with the name of a famous person from the Bible.
Individual words:
FLUKE: This means an unexpected piece of luck, good or bad. It sounds like the letter 'F' and 'Luke', a writer of a Gospel in the Bible.
LABEL: This is a small piece of paper or material giving information about something. It sounds like the letter 'L' and 'Abel', a son of Adam and Eve in the Bible.
MADAM: This is a polite way to address a woman, similar to 'Ma'am'. It sounds like the letter 'M' and 'Adam', the first man in the Bible.
TRUTH: This means facts or reality; what is true. It sounds like the letter 'T' and 'Ruth', a woman from the Bible known for her loyalty.
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