Connections Answers

Saturday, April 11, 2026

FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR

These are common items often stored in the trunk (back storage compartment) of a car, usually for emergencies or basic maintenance.

Individual words:

•ICE SCRAPER: A tool used to scrape ice and frost off car windows, especially important in cold climates to ensure clear visibility for driving.

•JACK: A mechanical device used to lift a car off the ground. It is essential for changing a flat tire or performing under-car maintenance.

•JUMPER CABLES: Thick electrical wires used to connect two car batteries to help start a car with a dead battery by 'jumping' power from another vehicle.

•SPARE TIRE: An extra tire kept in the car, typically in the trunk. It is used to replace a flat or damaged tire when you are driving.

BENEFACTOR

All these words describe someone who gives support, money, or help to a person, group, or cause. They act as a benefactor.

Individual words:

•ANGEL: In American English, an "angel" can be a kind person who gives money or help, often for a new business or a good cause, like a guardian angel.

•CHAMPION: A "champion" is someone who strongly supports or defends a person, idea, or cause. They fight for what they believe is right.

•PATRON: A "patron" is a person who gives financial or other support, especially to artists, a business, or a charity. They often help regularly.

•SPONSOR: A "sponsor" is a person or company that provides money for an event, project, or person, often in exchange for advertising or support.

STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS

These words all refer to parts of a building, bridge, or machine that provide support and make the structure strong.

Individual words:

•BEAM: A long, strong piece of wood, metal, or concrete. It usually lies flat (horizontally) to hold up a floor or roof in a building or bridge.

•BRACE: Something that supports or strengthens another part. Often, it's a diagonal piece that stops things from moving or falling apart.

•COLUMN: A tall, strong pillar, usually round or square, that stands straight up (vertically) to hold a roof or the upper part of a building.

•STRUT: A bar or rod that helps support a structure by resisting compression (pushing force). You might find struts in a car's suspension or an airplane's wing.

ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER

These words all contain or sound like they contain the name of a body of water at their end.

Individual words:

•BOMBAY: This word ends with 'Bay.' A 'bay' is a wide area of ocean or lake that curves into the land.

•CHELSEA: This word ends with 'Sea.' The 'sea' is another word for the ocean, a very large body of saltwater.

•SCREWDRIVER: The end of this word sounds like 'River.' A 'river' is a natural stream of fresh water flowing toward an ocean or lake.

•SNOWFLAKE: The end of this word sounds like 'Lake.' A 'lake' is a large body of water completely surrounded by land.