Connections Answers

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

QUITE THE LAUGH

These words describe people who are funny and like to make others laugh.

Individual words:

•CARD: A 'card' can mean a person who is very funny and makes people laugh with their jokes or actions. It's a way to say someone is amusing.

•CHARACTER: A 'character' can describe a person with a unique or unusual personality who is often amusing or interesting to be around. They stand out.

•CUTUP: A 'cutup' is a person who often jokes around, acts silly, or plays pranks to make others laugh. They like to be the funny one.

•JOKER: A 'joker' is someone who frequently tells jokes, acts silly, or plays lighthearted pranks to entertain others. They enjoy making people laugh.

NHL TEAM MEMBER

Each word is the main part of a professional ice hockey team's name in the NHL (National Hockey League).

Individual words:

•DEVIL: This word is part of the 'New Jersey Devils,' an NHL hockey team. A devil is a powerful, mythical evil spirit, often shown as red with horns.

•FLYER: This word is part of the 'Philadelphia Flyers,' an NHL hockey team. It suggests something that moves very fast, like a person or a quick airplane.

•PENGUIN: This word is part of the 'Pittsburgh Penguins,' an NHL hockey team. A penguin is a large bird that lives in very cold places and cannot fly, but swims well.

•RANGER: This word is part of the 'New York Rangers,' an NHL hockey team. A ranger is a person who guards a large area, like a park or a forest.

FIRST WORDS OF ROBIN HOOD CHARACTER NAMES

These are the first words in the names of important characters from the famous English folktales about Robin Hood.

Individual words:

•FRIAR: A friar is a member of a religious group, often a monk. Friar Tuck is a well-known, jolly character in the Robin Hood stories.

•MAID: Here, 'maid' means a young, unmarried woman. Maid Marian is Robin Hood's brave and kind love interest in the tales.

•ROBIN: This is the first name of Robin Hood himself, the legendary hero who steals from the rich to help the poor.

•SHERIFF: A sheriff is a local police or law enforcement officer. The Sheriff of Nottingham is Robin Hood's main enemy.

STARTING WITH BASEBALL GEAR

Each word begins with a common piece of baseball equipment: a BALL (ballroom), a BASE (basement), a BAT (batmobile), and a CAP (capstone).

Individual words:

•BALLROOM: A very large room, often found in hotels or fancy buildings, used for dancing, parties, or big events.

•BASEMENT: The lowest floor of a building, usually partly or completely underground. Americans often use it for storage or extra rooms.

•BATMOBILE: The special, high-tech car that the famous American superhero Batman drives. It's often shown in movies and comic books.

•CAPSTONE: The final, highest stone placed on a building or wall. It also means the most important part or highest achievement of something.