Connections Answers
Sunday, January 4, 2026
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PAPER PUBLICATION
These words are all terms related to physical publications like newspapers, magazines, or books, describing different forms or stages of their production and release.
Individual words:
•COPY: One single physical item, like a newspaper, magazine, or book. For example, you might buy 'a copy of today's newspaper' at a store.
•EDITION: A specific version of a newspaper, book, or magazine, often published at a particular time. For instance, 'the morning edition' of a newspaper.
•ISSUE: A specific magazine or newspaper publication, usually with a number and a date, released as part of a series. 'The latest issue of Sports Illustrated' is out now.
•PRINT: To make books, newspapers, or magazines using machines. Also, 'in print' means a book or publication is available for sale as a physical copy.
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SPOOL
These words are all related to winding something, often into a circular shape or onto a cylindrical object, like a spool.
Individual words:
•COIL: To twist something long, like rope or wire, into a circular shape. Imagine a snake curled up, or a spring in a pen.
•CRANK: To turn a handle, usually in circles, to operate a machine or make it move. For example, 'crank up' an old car window.
•REEL: A round object onto which fishing line, film, or thread is wound. You 'reel in' a fish by winding the line back.
•WIND: To wrap something around itself or another object, like 'wind yarn into a ball.' It also means moving in a twisting path.
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THINGS A DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL PLAYER DOES
These are all actions that defensive players perform in American football to stop the opposing team from scoring points.
Individual words:
•BLITZ: In American football, a defensive player rushes quickly towards the opposing quarterback to try and tackle him before he can throw the ball.
•BLOCK: To stop an opposing player by getting in their way, often using your body. This prevents them from moving forward or reaching their target.
•SACK: When a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback behind the line where the play started. It often results in a loss of yards.
•TACKLE: To grab and bring an opposing player who has the ball to the ground. This stops their progress and ends the play in American football.
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SYNONYMS FOR BUTT PLUS STARTING LETTER
Remove the first letter from each word, and the remaining letters spell a synonym for 'butt' or 'rear end'. For example, DREAR becomes 'REAR'.
Individual words:
•DREAR: This word means very dull, sad, or gloomy. Imagine a very dark, rainy, and boring day. It often describes a depressing atmosphere or feeling.
•ETAIL: This is short for 'electronic retail.' It means buying and selling products online, like on websites such as Amazon or eBay, instead of in a physical store.
•GRUMP: A 'grump' is a person who is often in a bad mood, complaining, and unhappy. To 'grump' means to complain or be grumpy.
•SCAN: To 'scan' means to quickly look over something, like a document or a room. It also means to use a machine to read information, such as a barcode.