Connections Answers

Sunday, January 18, 2026

FEATURES OF A DUCK

These words are all body parts or coverings that a duck has.

Individual words:

•BILL: A duck's mouth part. It is flat and wide, unlike the pointy beak of some other birds. Ducks use it to eat food.

•FEATHERS: The soft, light coverings on a duck's body. They help keep the duck warm, dry, and allow it to fly.

•WEBBING: The skin that connects a duck's toes. It makes their feet like paddles, which helps them swim very fast.

•WINGS: The two body parts on a duck's back that it uses to fly in the air. Most ducks can fly.

DESTROY

These words are all verbs that mean to destroy, ruin, or severely damage something, often referring to a vehicle or property.

Individual words:

•BREAK: To separate something into pieces, often by force or accident. For example, you can break a glass or break a bone.

•DAMAGE: To cause harm or injury to something, making it less useful, valuable, or attractive. A flood can damage a house.

•TOTAL: In American English, to "total" a car means to damage it so severely in an accident that it's considered a "total loss." It's too expensive to repair.

•WRECK: To destroy or severely damage something, often a vehicle in an accident. You can "wreck" a car. A "wreck" can also be the ruined thing itself.

FOUND ON A BOOK JACKET

These are all common pieces of information or text you can find on the paper cover (called a 'jacket') that wraps around a hardcover book.

Individual words:

•AUTHOR: This is the person who wrote the book. Their name is usually on the front cover, and often there's a short bio and picture of them on the back flap.

•QUOTE: A short sentence or phrase, often from a review or the book itself, used to show why the book is good or interesting. It encourages you to read it.

•SYNOPSIS: This is a brief summary of what the book is about, like a short preview of the story or main ideas. It's usually on the back cover.

•TITLE: This is the name given to the book. It's almost always displayed prominently on the front of the book jacket to identify the work.

CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD ACTORS

These are the last names of very famous male actors from the "Golden Age" of Hollywood cinema, known for many popular movies.

Individual words:

•COOPER: Gary Cooper was a beloved American actor. He often played strong, quiet heroes in classic movies like the Western film "High Noon."

•GRANT: Cary Grant was a charming British-American actor. He starred in many romantic comedies and thrillers, known for his sophisticated style.

•PECK: Gregory Peck was a respected American actor. He played many serious roles, most famously Atticus Finch in the classic movie "To Kill a Mockingbird."

•PRICE: Vincent Price was an American actor famous for his deep voice. He often starred in classic horror movies, known for playing scary characters.