Connections Answers
Friday, April 17, 2026
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VEGETABLE PARTS
These words are all different physical parts of a plant that people commonly eat as vegetables.
Individual words:
•BULB: A bulb is a round, underground part of some plants, like onions or garlic. It stores food and is a common vegetable.
•LEAF: A leaf is the flat, usually green part of a plant, like lettuce or spinach. Leaves help the plant make food, and many are eaten.
•ROOT: A root is the part of a plant that grows underground, absorbing water and nutrients. Vegetables like carrots or radishes are edible roots.
•STEM: A stem is the main stalk of a plant, which grows above ground and supports leaves. Celery is a common example of a vegetable stem we eat.
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PREVAILING
These words describe things, ideas, or people that are widespread, frequent, or most accepted in a specific situation, making them 'prevailing'.
Individual words:
•COMMON: Something that happens a lot, is seen often, or is usual. For example, 'It's common to see squirrels in American parks.'
•DOMINANT: Means something is the most powerful, influential, or important. For example, 'English is the dominant language in the US.'
•GENERAL: Means something is widespread or affects many people, not just a few. It's not specific. For example, 'The general feeling was positive.'
•POPULAR: Something or someone that many people like or support. For example, 'Baseball is a popular sport in America.'
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PARTS OF A PIANO
These are all important parts that make up a piano and help it create music.
Individual words:
•HAMMER: Inside a piano, a hammer is a small part that hits the strings when you press a key. This action creates the sound you hear.
•KEY: A key is one of the many white or black buttons on the piano's keyboard. You press keys to play notes and make music.
•PEDAL: A pedal is a foot lever at the bottom of the piano. You press it with your foot to change the sound, like making notes longer or softer.
•STRING: Inside the piano, strings are long, thin wires made of metal. When the hammers hit them, the strings vibrate and produce the musical sound.
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SECOND HALVES OF DRINK NAMES
Each word is the second part of a common drink's name. For example, 'Club Soda' or 'Gin and Tonic'.
Individual words:
•SODA: This is short for 'soda water' or 'club soda,' a bubbly, plain drink often mixed with alcohol or juice. It's also in 'root beer soda'.
•STORMY: This refers to the second part of 'Dark 'n' Stormy,' a famous cocktail. It's made with dark rum and ginger beer, often with lime.
•TAN: This word is the second half of 'Suntan,' a specific cocktail. It's usually made with vodka, apricot liqueur, and orange juice. It's a sweet, fruity drink.
•TONIC: This means 'tonic water,' a bitter, bubbly drink often mixed with gin to make a 'Gin and Tonic.' It has quinine, which gives it its taste.