Connections Answers
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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DOPPELGÄNGER
These words all relate to things or people that are an exact copy, a perfect match, or look precisely like something/someone else.
Individual words:
•CLONE: An exact copy of a living thing, made scientifically. It's also used for anything that is a perfect duplicate, looking exactly like the original.
•DOUBLE: A person or thing that looks exactly like another. For example, a "stunt double" looks like an actor and performs dangerous scenes in movies.
•MIRROR: A shiny surface that reflects light, showing an exact image of what is in front of it. Your reflection in a mirror is your doppelgänger.
•RINGER: An informal term, often used as "dead ringer," for someone who looks exactly like another person. It means they are identical, but not literally.
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PORTION
All these words can refer to a part or ownership of something, often a business or a financial investment, representing your portion.
Individual words:
•CONCERN: Can mean a business or company. It also refers to something that is your responsibility or a part of what affects you personally.
•INTEREST: Beyond curiosity, 'interest' can mean you own a part of something, especially a business or property. You have a financial share in it.
•SHARE: A 'share' is a part of something that has been divided among people or groups. It can also be a unit of ownership in a company.
•STAKE: A 'stake' is an investment, usually money, that you have in a business or project. It means you own a part and have a personal interest.
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COMMON FLAG SYMBOLS
These words are common shapes or patterns you often see on national flags from different countries.
Individual words:
•CRESCENT: This is a curved shape, like a thin moon. It's an important symbol on flags of many Islamic countries, like Turkey or Pakistan.
•CROSS: This is a shape made of two lines that meet and cross. You can see it on flags of countries with Christian heritage, such as the United Kingdom or Switzerland.
•STAR: This is a shape with points, like the stars in the night sky. Many flags, like the American flag or the Chinese flag, use stars to represent states or unity.
•STRIPE: This is a long, narrow band of color. Many flags have stripes, like the red and white stripes on the US flag or the blue and white stripes on the Greek flag.
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PRESSED USING A PRESS
These words all describe something that is 'pressed' or made using a 'press' tool to shape or extract liquid.
Individual words:
•CIDER: A sweet drink made from pressed apples. In the US, 'apple cider' is non-alcoholic and popular in autumn; 'hard cider' contains alcohol.
•GARLIC: A strong-smelling plant used for flavoring food. You can use a 'garlic press' (a kitchen tool) to crush it easily.
•TROUSERS: Another word for pants, often more formal ones. People 'press' them (iron them) to remove wrinkles and create sharp folds called creases.
•WINE: An alcoholic drink made by crushing and 'pressing' grapes, then letting them ferment. It's often served with meals or at celebrations.