Connections Answers
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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STIPULATION
These words all refer to conditions, limitations, or hidden requirements that come with an offer, agreement, or situation.
Individual words:
•CATCH: A hidden problem or disadvantage in something that seems very good. It's a secret condition that makes an offer less perfect.
•CAVEAT: A formal warning or statement of conditions that should be remembered. It means 'be careful about this important detail.'
•FINE PRINT: Very small text in a contract or advertisement. It contains important rules or hidden details you should read carefully.
•STRINGS: Hidden conditions or demands that come with an offer, gift, or favor. If there are 'strings,' you have to do something in return.
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VOCAL CHARACTERISTICS
These words describe different qualities or aspects of how a person's voice sounds, whether they are speaking or singing.
Individual words:
•PITCH: How high or low your voice sounds. A high pitch is like a squeak; a low pitch is like a deep rumble.
•RANGE: The total set of high and low sounds your voice can make, from the lowest to the highest note you can produce.
•REGISTER: A specific quality or section of your voice. For example, some people use a 'head voice' or 'chest voice'.
•TONE: The feeling or attitude conveyed by your voice. It can show if you are happy, angry, or serious.
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CHARACTERS IN "DICK AND JANE"
These are the names of characters from the classic American 'Dick and Jane' children's books, which were used to teach generations of kids how to read.
Individual words:
•DICK: This is the name of the main boy character in the 'Dick and Jane' books. It's a common nickname for Richard.
•JANE: This is the name of the main girl character in the 'Dick and Jane' books. She is Dick's sister.
•MOTHER: In the 'Dick and Jane' stories, this is the name for the mom of the family. She takes care of Dick and Jane.
•SPOT: This is the name of the family dog in the 'Dick and Jane' books. 'Spot' is a very common name for a dog, especially one with spots.
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THINGS WITH FACES
These words describe things that have a 'face.' This means a specific flat surface or front part, not a human face with eyes and a mouth.
Individual words:
•BUILDING: A large structure like a house or office. The front part that faces the street or you is often called its 'face.'
•CLIFF: A very tall, steep rock wall, often by the ocean. Its flat, vertical surface is called its 'face.'
•CLOCK: A device that shows the time. The round or square part with numbers and hands that you look at is called its 'face.'
•POLYHEDRON: A three-dimensional shape, like a cube (dice) or pyramid. Each flat side of a polyhedron is called a 'face.'