Connections Answers
Friday, May 29, 2026
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OCEANS
These are the names of the five main oceans on Earth. Oceans are very large bodies of saltwater.
Individual words:
•ARCTIC: This is the ocean around the North Pole. It is famous for being very cold and often covered in ice. Many animals like polar bears live there.
•ATLANTIC: This is the ocean between Europe and Africa on one side, and North and South America on the other. It was important for early voyages and trade.
•PACIFIC: This is the largest ocean in the world. It is between Asia and Australia, and North and South America. Its name means 'peaceful' in English.
•SOUTHERN: This is the ocean around Antarctica, which is at the South Pole. It is also very cold and icy. Some people call it the Antarctic Ocean.
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SOURCES OF DISTINCTIVE SMELLS
These are all things that produce very strong, distinctive, or easily recognizable smells.
Individual words:
•AMMONIA: A chemical with a very strong, sharp, and irritating smell. It's often found in cleaning products.
•BO: This is a common American English abbreviation for 'body odor.' It means the unpleasant smell a person's body makes, especially when sweating.
•DURIAN: A tropical fruit known for its extremely strong and unusual smell. Many people in the U.S. find its odor very unpleasant.
•WET DOG: This describes the unique, musky, earthy smell that a dog has after its fur gets wet, like after a bath or being in the rain.
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KINDS OF ROOMS IN A MANSION
These words are names for different types of rooms you might find in a very large, fancy house, often called a mansion.
Individual words:
•BILLIARD: A room in a large house where people play billiards, a game with cues and balls on a special table. It's for entertainment.
•DRAWING: A formal room in a large house where guests are entertained, often after dinner. People 'withdraw' here from other rooms.
•POWDER: A small bathroom, usually with only a toilet and a sink, but no shower. Guests use it to freshen up.
•READING: A quiet room in a large house, specifically designed for people to sit comfortably and read books, magazines, or newspapers.
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WHAT "PA" MIGHT REFER TO
Each word or concept can be shortened or referred to using the letters "PA" in different contexts.
Individual words:
•FATHER: Your male parent. "Pa" is an older, informal way to say "father," often used affectionately, especially in historical stories or some families in the US.
•PENNSYLVANIA: A large state in the eastern United States. Its official two-letter postal abbreviation is PA. It's famous for its history and cities like Philadelphia.
•PROTACTINIUM: A rare, radioactive chemical element. In science, its official symbol on the periodic table is Pa. It's not something you usually see outside a laboratory.
•PUBLIC ADDRESS: A system with microphones and speakers used to make sounds louder for many people. It's often called a "PA system" for announcements or music in public places.