Connections Answers

Thursday, May 7, 2026

FISHING GEAR

These are all different pieces of equipment or parts used by people when they go fishing.

Individual words:

•FLY: In fishing, a 'fly' is a fake insect tied to a hook. It's used as bait, especially in 'fly fishing,' to trick fish into biting it.

•HOOK: A 'hook' is a curved, sharp piece of metal. It's attached to a fishing line and designed to catch and hold a fish by its mouth.

•LINE: The 'line' is the long, thin string or cord that extends from a fishing rod into the water. The hook and bait are tied to its end.

•NET: A 'net' is a tool made of mesh material with holes. Fishermen use a net to scoop fish out of the water after they have caught them with a rod.

MULTITUDE

These words all mean a large number or group of people, animals, or things.

Individual words:

•DROVE: A large group of people or animals moving together. For example, 'a drove of tourists' or 'a drove of cattle.'

•HOST: A very large number of people or things. For example, 'a host of problems' or 'a host of stars.' Not just the person entertaining guests.

•MASS: A large quantity or group of something, often without clear shape. For example, 'a mass of flowers.' 'The masses' refers to many ordinary people.

•PACK: A group of animals, especially predators like wolves or dogs. It can also mean a group of people, sometimes used negatively, e.g., 'a pack of bullies.'

COMMIT A BASKETBALL INFRACTION

These are all specific types of fouls or rule violations you can commit while playing basketball. If you do these, the play usually stops, and the other team gets the ball.

Individual words:

•CARRY: In basketball, this happens when a player dribbles the ball but briefly holds or stops it from underneath with their hand, instead of continuously bouncing it.

•DOUBLE-DRIBBLE: This foul occurs when a player dribbles the ball, stops, and then starts dribbling again. It also happens if they dribble with both hands at the same time.

•GOALTEND: This foul happens when a player touches the basketball while it's in the air going towards the hoop, or when it's directly above the rim, preventing a potential score.

•TRAVEL: In basketball, 'traveling' means a player takes too many steps while holding the ball without dribbling. You must dribble if you want to move with the ball.

CONTROLLED WITH UP/DOWN BUTTONS

These are all things you commonly adjust or move using buttons that go "up" or "down."

Individual words:

•CAR WINDOW: In modern cars, you press an "up" or "down" button to open or close the window for fresh air or safety.

•CHANNEL: On a TV remote, you use "channel up" or "channel down" buttons to change what program or show you are watching.

•ELEVATOR: In buildings, you press "up" or "down" buttons to call this box that carries people between different floors.

•VOLUME: On a TV, radio, or phone, you use "volume up" or "volume down" buttons to make the sound louder or quieter.