Connections Answers

Saturday, January 24, 2026

GEAR FOR A BOXER

These are all items of clothing or protective gear that a boxer wears when fighting or entering the boxing ring.

Individual words:

•GLOVES: Thick, padded hand coverings boxers wear to protect their hands and soften their punches. They are a signature piece of boxing equipment.

•MOUTHGUARD: A soft plastic piece worn inside the mouth to protect a boxer's teeth and gums from injury during a fight or training.

•ROBE: A loose, often long, coat that a boxer wears when walking into the ring before a fight. It's usually removed right before the match begins.

•SHORTS: Short pants that boxers wear during a fight. They are designed for comfort and freedom of movement in the ring.

CHAMPIONSHIP

These words are all different types of recognition or prizes given to the winner (the champion) of a major competition or event.

Individual words:

•AWARD: A prize, like a medal or trophy, given to someone who has achieved something great or won a contest. It celebrates their success.

•CROWN: A decorative headpiece, often for royalty. In contests (like beauty pageants or some sports), it's a symbolic prize for the winner, showing they are the best.

•CUP: A type of trophy, often shaped like a large drinking cup with handles, given to the winner of sports championships. Think of the Stanley Cup in hockey.

•TITLE: The official position or name given to the champion of a competition. For example, 'world champion' is a title that says you are the best.

KINDS OF NECKLINES

These words describe different shapes or styles of the opening around the neck on clothes like shirts or dresses.

Individual words:

•BOAT: A wide, shallow neckline that goes straight across your collarbones, from shoulder to shoulder. It looks a bit like the front of a boat.

•CREW: A common, round neckline that fits close to the base of your neck. Think of a standard T-shirt collar. 'Crew' comes from sailors' uniforms.

•HALTER: A style where the top fabric wraps around the back of your neck, leaving your shoulders and upper back uncovered. Common for summer dresses.

•SCOOP: A wide, U-shaped neckline that curves lower on the chest than a standard round neck. It 'scoops' out some fabric, showing more skin.

SNOW ___

Each word can be combined with 'SNOW' to form a common phrase, object, or animal.

Individual words:

•CONE: A 'snow cone' is a popular cold dessert. It's crushed ice, shaped like a cone, with sweet fruit-flavored syrup poured over it. Good for hot days!

•GLOBE: A 'snow globe' is a clear glass ball with water, fake snow, and a small scene inside. You shake it to make the 'snow' fall. It's a decoration or toy.

•LEOPARD: A 'snow leopard' is a large, beautiful wild cat. It lives in cold, snowy mountains in Asia. They have thick fur to stay warm.

•PEA: A 'snow pea' is a flat, edible green vegetable. You eat the whole pod. It's often used in stir-fries, especially in Chinese food.