Connections Answers
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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PURSUE
These words are all verbs meaning 'to follow someone closely and persistently,' often to find them or to bother them.
Individual words:
•HOUND: As a verb, to chase or bother someone without stopping, like a hunting dog. It often means to annoy someone persistently.
•SHADOW: As a verb, to follow someone secretly and closely, trying not to be seen. You follow them like their shadow.
•TAIL: As a verb, to follow someone closely, often in order to watch them without being noticed. Like sticking to their 'tail.'
•TRACK: As a verb, to follow the signs, footprints, or clues left by someone or something to find out where they are or went.
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SPORTSMANLIKE
These words all describe someone who plays by the rules, acts with integrity, and shows good character, like a good athlete or competitor.
Individual words:
•FAIR: Treating everyone equally and following the rules. It means you don't cheat and give everyone a chance to win honestly.
•HONEST: Telling the truth and not lying or cheating. An honest player admits mistakes, even if it costs them the game.
•SPORTING: Behaving in a way that shows respect for opponents and rules, especially in sports. A sporting person takes losses gracefully and wins modestly.
•SQUARE: In this context, it means honest and fair. To 'play it square' means to follow all the rules and be honest, without any tricks.
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CLASSIC KID GIFTS
These are common and traditional presents that children in America often receive for birthdays or holidays like Christmas. They are very popular gifts for young people.
Individual words:
•BIKE: A bicycle. It has two wheels and pedals you push with your feet. Kids love to ride bikes outside for fun, exercise, and exploring their neighborhood.
•BOOK: A collection of pages with words and pictures, bound together. Children read books for stories, learning new things, and enjoyment, often from a very young age.
•TOY: An object designed for children to play with. Toys can be dolls, action figures, building blocks, or puzzles, making playtime fun and imaginative for kids.
•VIDEO GAME: An electronic game played on a screen, like a TV or computer. Kids use controllers to interact with the game, which can be adventurous, sporty, or puzzle-based.
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"___ GIRL" TITLES
These words are all the first part of titles of popular American movies or TV shows that end with "Girl" (e.g., "Gone Girl," "Gossip Girl").
Individual words:
•GONE: Means someone or something is no longer present; they have left or disappeared. 'Gone Girl' is a famous book and movie about a missing woman.
•GOSSIP: Refers to informal talk, often about other people's private lives or secrets. 'Gossip Girl' was a popular TV show about rich teenagers' secrets.
•NEW: Means recently made, arrived, or discovered; not old. 'New Girl' is a TV show about a woman starting over in a new place after a breakup.
•WORKING: Means someone is employed, doing a job, or busy with tasks. 'Working Girl' is a movie about a woman trying to succeed in her professional career.