Connections Answers

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

AMBLE (IN)

These words describe different ways to walk or move easily and casually, often without hurrying, or slipping into a place effortlessly.

Individual words:

•BREEZE: To move or walk very easily and quickly, like a light wind. You go through something without much effort or trouble.

•MOSEY: To walk in a slow, relaxed, and unhurried way. It suggests a casual, unconcerned pace, often used in American English.

•STROLL: To walk slowly and in a relaxed way, usually for pleasure or without a specific purpose. It's a leisurely and enjoyable walk.

•WALTZ: (Metaphorical use) To move or go somewhere very easily, confidently, and often without any trouble, like dancing effortlessly into a place.

BALDERDASH

All these words are informal American English ways to say 'nonsense,' 'lies,' or 'false talk.'

Individual words:

•BALONEY: An informal American word for 'nonsense' or 'something untrue.' You say 'That's baloney!' when someone says something you think is ridiculous or false.

•BILGE: An informal word for 'worthless talk' or 'nonsense.' It originally means dirty water on a ship. So, bad information is like 'bilge' – it's garbage.

•BULL: A very common, informal American word for 'nonsense,' 'lies,' or 'exaggerated talk.' People say 'That's bull!' to mean something is false or ridiculous.

•BUNK: An informal word for 'nonsense' or 'lies.' It's often used to say that someone's ideas or statements are completely false or silly. 'That's just bunk!'

KINDS OF BAGS

These are all common styles or types of bags that people carry, especially handbags or shoulder bags.

Individual words:

•CROSSBODY: A bag with a long strap that you wear across your body, so the bag rests on your hip. It keeps your hands free and is very secure.

•HOBO: A soft, slouchy bag that often has a crescent or half-moon shape. It usually has one main compartment and is carried on the shoulder.

•MESSENGER: A rectangular bag with a long strap, worn across the body. It originally carried documents and is now popular for laptops or books.

•SADDLE: A bag with a rounded, curved bottom and a flap that folds over the top, often inspired by bags attached to a horse's saddle.

STARTS OF ONE-WORD JAMES BOND MOVIE TITLES

These words are the first part of the titles of famous James Bond movies. James Bond films are popular spy action adventures. For example, 'GOLD' is the start of 'Goldfinger'.

Individual words:

•GOLD: A very valuable, shiny yellow metal. It's often used for jewelry or coins. In James Bond, it's from 'Goldfinger', a villain who loves gold.

•MOON: The large, round object that goes around Earth and shines in the night sky. In James Bond, it's from 'Moonraker', a movie with a space theme.

•OCTOPUS: A sea animal with eight long arms (tentacles) and a soft body. In James Bond, it's from 'Octopussy', a movie featuring a female character and an octopus symbol.

•THUNDER: The loud rumbling sound you hear in the sky after lightning during a storm. In James Bond, it's from 'Thunderball', a movie about a dangerous nuclear plot.