Connections Answers
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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LONG SANDWICH
These are all different regional names for a long sandwich filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables, popular in the United States.
Individual words:
•GRINDER: In some parts of New England (USA), this is a long sandwich, often served hot or toasted with various fillings.
•HERO: In New York, this is a large, long sandwich. The name 'hero' comes from its big size, implying it's big enough for a hero.
•HOAGIE: This is a long sandwich, especially popular in the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania. It's filled with meats, cheeses, and vegetables.
•SUB: Short for 'submarine sandwich.' This is a very common general name for a long sandwich shaped like a submarine, found everywhere in the US.
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PRETEXT
These words describe a reason or justification given for an action or belief. This stated 'reason' might actually be a 'pretext,' meaning a false reason used to hide the true motive.
Individual words:
•ARGUMENT: Reasons given to prove a point or explain why something is done. It can also mean a disagreement between people.
•BASIS: The main reason or foundation for an idea, decision, or action. It's the core principle something is built upon.
•CAUSE: The reason why something happens or exists. It's what makes an event occur or leads to a specific result.
•GROUNDS: Specific reasons used to justify an action, belief, or accusation. For example, 'on the grounds that he was sick.'
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SMARTPHONE PHOTO EDITING OPTIONS
These are common actions and tools you use when changing or improving a picture on your phone.
Individual words:
•ADJUST: To change specific settings on a photo, like its brightness, contrast, or colors, to make it look better.
•CROP: To cut away the edges of a photo, making it smaller or removing unwanted parts from the picture.
•FILTERS: Pre-made effects that quickly change the style or mood of a photo, like making it black and white or brighter.
•MARKUP: To draw directly on a photo, add text, or highlight parts of it, often for notes or sharing.
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JELLY ___
These words commonly combine with "jelly" to form names of popular food items or a famous candy brand.
Individual words:
•BEAN: A bean is a small seed from a plant. A "jelly bean" is a popular small, sweet candy in America, shaped like a bean.
•BELLY: The 'belly' is your stomach area. 'Jelly Belly' is a very famous American brand of sweet candies called jelly beans.
•DONUT: A donut is a sweet, fried dough snack, often round with a hole. A "jelly donut" is filled inside with fruit jam instead of a hole.
•ROLL: To 'roll' means to turn over and over. A "jelly roll" is a type of soft cake that is baked flat, spread with jelly, and then rolled up.