Connections Answers

Sunday, March 8, 2026

CITIES

All these words are the names of famous cities located in different countries around the world.

Individual words:

•LIMA: Lima is the capital city of Peru, a country in South America. It is known for its delicious food and historical sites.

•NICE: Nice is a beautiful city in France, located by the sea. It's famous for its warm weather and lovely beaches.

•OSAKA: Osaka is a large city in Japan, known for its modern architecture, delicious food, and friendly people.

•PHOENIX: Phoenix is a very big city in the state of Arizona, USA. It is famous for its hot desert climate.

PALINDROMES

These words are all 'palindromes,' which means they read the same forwards and backwards.

Individual words:

•EYE: This is the part of your face you use to see. It looks the same when spelled forwards or backwards.

•REFER: To mention something or send someone to a person or place for help or information. It's a palindrome.

•ROTATOR: Something that turns around and around, like a muscle in your shoulder (a 'rotator cuff'). It reads the same backwards.

•SELES: This is the last name of Monica Seles, a famous tennis player. Her name is a palindrome, reading the same both ways.

HORROR MOVIES MINUS "S"

These words are the titles of popular horror movies, with the final 's' removed from their original plural forms.

Individual words:

•GREMLIN: A small, green, mischievous creature from a famous horror-comedy movie. They cause trouble and become dangerous if fed after midnight.

•JAW: The bones around your mouth, holding your teeth. This word comes from a famous movie about a giant, dangerous shark that attacks people.

•SINNER: A person who has done something wrong, especially against religious or moral rules. It is also the title of a horror movie.

•TREMOR: A small, shaking movement, often from an earthquake or fear. This word is also the title of a horror movie about giant, underground monsters.

STARTING WITH SLANG FOR ZERO

Each word begins with or contains a common American slang term meaning 'zero' or 'nothing'.

Individual words:

•JACKET: Refers to 'jack,' a common informal slang term (often in 'jack shit') meaning 'nothing' or 'zero.' Note: 'Jack shit' is vulgar.

•NADAL: Contains 'nada,' a Spanish word meaning 'nothing' that is widely used as slang for 'zero' in American English. (e.g., 'I got nada.')

•SQUATTER: Relates to 'squat,' which in slang, especially in phrases like 'diddly squat,' means 'nothing' or 'zero.' (e.g., 'He knows squat.')

•ZIPPER: Contains 'zip,' a common American slang word meaning 'nothing' or 'zero,' especially when referring to scores or amounts. (e.g., 'He got zip.')