Connections Answers
Monday, May 11, 2026
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MOVE STEALTHILY, WITH "IN"
These verbs describe moving quietly and secretly, often to avoid being seen or heard. They can all be followed by the word 'in' (e.g., creep in, slip in).
Individual words:
•CREEP: To move slowly, quietly, and often close to the ground, trying not to be noticed. Like a cat *creeping* towards its prey.
•SLIP: To move smoothly and quietly, often unnoticed. You might *slip* out of a room without anyone seeing you leave.
•SNEAK: To move very quietly and secretly, often to avoid being seen or caught. Children sometimes *sneak* cookies from the jar.
•STEAL: In this context, it means to move quietly and secretly, usually to leave a place without anyone seeing. He tried to *steal* away from the party early.
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KINDS OF SCHEMES
These words are all commonly followed by the word 'scheme' to form a common phrase or term.
Individual words:
•COLOR: A 'color scheme' is a planned set of colors that look good together. For example, a room's decoration might have a blue and white color scheme.
•PONZI: A 'Ponzi scheme' is a type of investment scam. Early investors are paid with money from new investors, not from real business profits. It always collapses.
•PYRAMID: A 'pyramid scheme' is a business scam where people earn money mainly by recruiting new members. Money flows up the 'pyramid' to those at the top, making it unfair.
•RHYME: A 'rhyme scheme' is the pattern of rhymes at the end of lines in poetry or songs. For example, if every two lines rhyme, it's an AABB rhyme scheme.
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DETECTIVE MOVIES
These are all famous American movies where a detective tries to solve a crime or a mystery.
Individual words:
•CHINATOWN: A very famous American detective movie from the 1970s. It's a dark story about a private investigator in old Los Angeles.
•KNIVES OUT: A popular modern American mystery movie. A detective investigates a wealthy family after someone dies, trying to find the killer.
•SEVEN: A dark and intense American movie about two detectives. They hunt a serial killer who uses the 'seven deadly sins' as his motive.
•VERTIGO: A classic American psychological thriller by Alfred Hitchcock. A detective with a fear of heights investigates a mysterious woman, leading to obsession.
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BODY PARTS SURROUNDED BY TWO LETTERS
Each word contains a body part (LEG, ARM, EYE, HAND) surrounded by two other letters.
Individual words:
•ELEGY: A sad poem or song, usually for someone who has died, expressing feelings of loss and mourning.
•KARMA: The belief that good or bad actions in your life affect your future. It's like 'what goes around comes around.'
•KEYED: To scratch something, often a car, with a key. It also means very excited or nervous ('keyed up').
•SHANDY: A refreshing alcoholic drink made by mixing beer with lemonade or ginger beer. It's a popular summer drink.