Connections Answers

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

FIXED

These words all describe something that is strongly held, stable, or not moving. They mean something is firmly 'fixed' in place.

Individual words:

•FAST: This means something is strongly attached or held in place and will not move. (Different from 'fast' meaning quick, e.g., 'fasten your seatbelt').

•FIRM: Strong and steady; not soft or easily moved. A firm object is stable. You can have a firm belief or a firm mattress.

•SECURE: Safe and protected from danger or loss. It also means something is firmly attached and cannot be easily opened or moved.

•TIGHT: Held very closely and firmly; not loose. A tight knot holds things together strongly. Clothes can also be tight if they fit closely.

RECEIVER OF GOODS OR SERVICES

These words all describe someone or something that receives products, services, or benefits from a business or provider.

Individual words:

•ACCOUNT: A record of a customer's relationship with a business, often for services like banking, internet, or shopping. You 'have an account' to access services.

•CLIENT: A person or company that pays for professional services from someone like a lawyer, designer, or consultant. They seek expert help.

•CONSUMER: A person who buys and uses products or services for personal use. Everyone who purchases goods, from food to cars, is a consumer.

•USER: Someone who uses a product, service, or system, especially software, websites, or apps. You are a 'user' of this online platform.

STARTING WITH WEATHER CONDITIONS

Each word in this group starts with a common weather condition: FROST, MIST, RAIN, SNOW.

Individual words:

•FROSTY: 'Frosty' means very cold, like when thin ice covers surfaces on a cold morning. It is also the name of a famous snowman character in American Christmas songs.

•MISTLETOE: Mistletoe is a green plant with white berries. During Christmas in America, people hang it. A tradition says if two people stand under it, they should kiss.

•RAINMAKER: A 'rainmaker' can be a person believed to cause rain using special rituals. In business, it means a very successful person who brings a lot of money or new clients.

•SNOWMAN: A 'snowman' is a human-like figure made by stacking large balls of snow. Children often build them in winter after it snows, adding eyes, a nose, and arms.

SILENT ___

These words can all be combined with 'SILENT' to form common phrases or types of things.

Individual words:

•AUCTION: A public event where items are sold to the highest bidder. In a 'silent auction,' you write your offer on paper instead of shouting it out. Often used for charity events.

•MOVIE: A film. A 'silent movie' is a film made before sound was invented (before 1927), where actors communicated through actions and expressions, usually with live music.

•PARTNER: Someone you work with in business. A 'silent partner' invests money in a company but does not actively participate in its daily management or public activities.

•TREATMENT: The way you act toward someone. Giving someone the 'silent treatment' means you deliberately ignore them and refuse to speak, often to show anger.