Connections Answers
Thursday, January 1, 2026
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BIT OF MAGIC
These words are all terms for magical acts or influences, often spoken or performed to create a specific supernatural effect, whether good or bad.
Individual words:
•CHARM: A magical object or spoken word believed to bring good luck, protection, or a desired outcome. Often positive, like a 'lucky charm.'
•CURSE: A magical statement or wish meant to cause bad luck, harm, or misfortune to someone. It is always negative, like 'putting a curse on someone.'
•HEX: A specific type of magic spell, often used to bring bad luck or misfortune to someone. It's similar to a curse, commonly found in folk beliefs.
•SPELL: A set of magical words, actions, or rituals performed to make something happen using supernatural powers. Witches often 'cast spells.'
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REMOVE THE COVERING FROM
These words all mean to take off the outer layer or covering from something, often food, to prepare it for eating.
Individual words:
•PEEL: To remove the soft outer skin or rind from fruits like bananas and oranges, or vegetables like potatoes.
•SHELL: To remove the hard outer covering from nuts (like peanuts), eggs, or some seafood like shrimp.
•SHUCK: To remove the leafy outer layer (husk) from an ear of corn, or to open the hard shell of an oyster.
•SKIN: To remove the outer layer of skin from an animal (like chicken or fish) or from certain fruits (like an apple).
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"ENTHUSIAST" EQUIVALENT
These words are informal ways to describe someone who is a big fan, expert, or deeply interested in a specific topic or activity.
Individual words:
•BUFF: A 'buff' is someone very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular subject, like a 'movie buff' (loves movies).
•HEAD: Used informally to describe a passionate fan or enthusiast, often for music or cars, like a 'gearhead' (car enthusiast).
•HOUND: This word describes someone who actively seeks out or is very enthusiastic about a specific thing, like a 'news hound' (loves news).
•RAT: An informal term for someone who spends a lot of time doing a specific activity or in a specific place, like a 'gym rat' (spends much time at the gym).
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BUTTER___
These words all combine with 'BUTTER' to form common English compound words or phrases.
Individual words:
•FINGERS: 'Butterfingers' means someone who often drops things, like a clumsy person. It's also a popular American chocolate candy bar.
•FLY: 'Butterfly' is a beautiful insect with large, colorful wings. They often start as caterpillars.
•NUT: 'Peanut butter' is a very popular spread in America, made from ground peanuts. People often eat it with jelly.
•SCOTCH: 'Butterscotch' is a sweet flavor or candy. It's made from brown sugar and butter, often found in desserts.