Connections Answers
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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STEAL
All these words are informal verbs that mean 'to steal' something, often secretly or in a small way.
Individual words:
•LIFT: To 'lift' something means to steal it, often from a shop. For example, 'She lifted a chocolate bar.'
•PALM: To 'palm' something means to hide a small item in your hand quickly and secretly, often to steal it, like a magician does.
•PINCH: To 'pinch' something means to steal it, usually something small or not very valuable. It's a casual way to say steal.
•POCKET: To 'pocket' something means to put an item into your pocket, often implying you are stealing it, especially if it doesn't belong to you.
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MAKE NICER, WITH "UP"
These words, when combined with 'UP,' form a phrasal verb meaning to improve appearance, make something neater, or add excitement.
Individual words:
•DRESS: To 'dress up' means to put on formal or special clothes. It can also mean to make something look fancier or more attractive for an occasion.
•JAZZ: To 'jazz up' means to make something more lively, interesting, or exciting. You add flair or energy, like making a plain outfit colorful.
•SPIFF: To 'spiff up' means to make something quickly look very clean, neat, or smart. It's often used for improving personal appearance or a small area.
•SPRUCE: To 'spruce up' means to make something neat, tidy, and clean in appearance. You 'spruce up' a room by cleaning it and arranging things nicely.
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KINDS OF CONES
These words are all types of 'cones'. Each word can be combined with 'cone' to form a common phrase or object.
Individual words:
•ICE CREAM: This is a sweet, frozen dessert served in an edible, cone-shaped waffle. It's a very popular treat, especially in summer.
•PINE: A pine cone is the woody part of a pine tree that holds its seeds. They are often found on the ground in forests.
•SNOW: A snow cone is a cold dessert made from shaved ice, shaped like a cone, with sweet, colorful syrup poured over it. It's refreshing.
•TRAFFIC: A traffic cone is a bright orange plastic cone used on roads to warn drivers of danger or guide them around construction work. They keep people safe.
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PRONOUN HOMOPHONES
These words sound exactly like common English pronouns but are spelled differently.
Individual words:
•HEE: This sound is like a short laugh, often written as 'hee-hee.' It sounds exactly like the pronoun 'he,' which means a male person.
•MI: In music, 'mi' is the third note in a scale (do, re, mi...). It sounds exactly like the word 'my,' which shows something belongs to you.
•OUI: This is the French word for 'yes.' In English, it sounds exactly like the pronoun 'we,' which means 'you and I' or 'us.'
•YEW: A 'yew' is a type of evergreen tree, often used for hedges or wood. It sounds exactly like the pronoun 'you,' meaning the person being spoken to.