Connections Answers
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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THINGS THAT ARE YELLOW
All these items are commonly known for their distinct yellow color.
Individual words:
•BUTTER: Butter is a yellow, creamy food made from milk. People spread it on toast or use it for cooking and baking.
•PIKACHU: Pikachu is a very famous, cute, yellow cartoon character from the Japanese Pokémon series. It can use electricity.
•RUBBER DUCK: A rubber duck is a small, bright yellow toy duck, usually made of plastic. Children often play with it in the bathtub.
•SCHOOL BUS: A school bus is a large, iconic yellow vehicle in North America. It safely transports children to and from school.
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BILLIARDS TERMS
These are all words related to the game of billiards, often called pool in the US. They describe actions, equipment, or parts of the pool table.
Individual words:
•BREAK: In billiards, the 'break' is the very first shot of the game. A player hits the balls hard to scatter them from their starting position.
•CUE: A 'cue' is the long wooden stick players use to hit the balls in games like billiards or pool.
•POCKET: On a pool table, a 'pocket' is one of the six holes found along the sides and corners. Players try to shoot balls into these.
•RACK: A 'rack' is a triangular frame used to arrange the billiard balls tightly together before the start of a game. To 'rack' means to set them up.
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SLANG FOR A SAILOR
These are all informal or slang terms used to describe a sailor, often one who is experienced or older.
Individual words:
•JACK: Informal name for a sailor, often used as part of 'Jack Tar.' It's a common, friendly way to refer to someone who works on ships.
•SALT: Short for 'old salt,' meaning an experienced sailor. It suggests someone who has spent a long time at sea, often weathered by the ocean.
•SEA DOG: A nickname for a sailor, especially an old or tough one. It implies someone who is very comfortable and skilled on the ocean, like a dog of the sea.
•TAR: This word comes from the tar used to waterproof sailors' clothes. 'Tar' or 'Jack Tar' became a common slang term for a sailor.
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KINDS OF WOOD PLUS "S"
Each word starts with the letter 'S' and then spells out a type of wood (ASH, OAK, PINE, TEAK).
Individual words:
•SASH: A wooden or metal frame that holds the glass in a window. It often slides up or down to open the window.
•SOAK: To put something into a liquid for some time, making it completely wet. For example, 'soak your dirty clothes'.
•SPINE: The line of bones down the middle of your back that helps you stand up straight. Also, the narrow edge of a book.
•STEAK: A thick slice of meat, usually beef or fish, cut for cooking. It is a very common meal in American restaurants and homes.