Connections Answers
Friday, June 5, 2026
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ASSOCIATED WITH HANSEL AND GRETEL
These words are all important parts of the classic German fairy tale, 'Hansel and Gretel,' involving lost children, a magical house, and a wicked witch.
Individual words:
•BREADCRUMB: A very small piece of bread. In 'Hansel and Gretel,' Hansel drops breadcrumbs to find his way back home, but birds eat them.
•FOREST: A large area covered mostly with trees. In many fairy tales, children get lost or find adventure in a dark, mysterious forest.
•OVEN: A closed box-like space used for baking or roasting food, usually found in a kitchen. In the story, the witch tries to cook children in her oven.
•WITCH: A woman believed to have magic powers, often evil. In fairy tales, witches typically wear pointy hats and cast spells, like the one in 'Hansel and Gretel'.
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BIT OF CEREAL
These words are all common shapes or forms that breakfast cereals take. Many popular American cereals are made of these types of pieces.
Individual words:
•CLUSTER: A cluster is a small group of things close together. In cereal, it's often a crunchy piece made of oats or grains stuck together, common in granola.
•FLAKE: A flake is a thin, flat piece. Many popular American cereals are made of thin, crisp flakes, like 'Corn Flakes'.
•LOOP: A loop is a shape like a circle or curve. A very famous American cereal, 'Froot Loops', is made of colorful, fruit-flavored pieces shaped like small loops.
•PUFF: A puff is a light, airy piece. Many breakfast cereals are made into small, puffy, often round or square shapes, like 'Cocoa Puffs' or 'Kix'.
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DEMI MOORE MOVIES
These are all titles of movies in which the famous American actress Demi Moore has starred. She is well-known for her roles in these films.
Individual words:
•DISCLOSURE: This word means to reveal a secret or private information. It's also the title of a 1994 movie where Demi Moore plays a powerful executive.
•GHOST: A ghost is the spirit of a dead person. This is the title of a very popular 1990 movie where Demi Moore plays a woman whose boyfriend comes back as a ghost.
•STRIPTEASE: This word describes an erotic dance where a person slowly takes off their clothes. It's also the title of a 1996 movie starring Demi Moore.
•THE SUBSTANCE: This word refers to the most important or essential part of something. It is also the title of a recent 2024 film starring Demi Moore.
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ENDING IN METHODS OF TRANSPORTATION
Each word ends with the name of a method of transportation: IncuBUS, OsCAR, QuatrAIN, SituationshIP.
Individual words:
•INCUBUS: An incubus is an evil spirit believed to visit people in their sleep. It can also mean a heavy burden or a very troubling nightmare.
•OSCAR: An Oscar is a famous gold trophy given in the U.S. for achievements in movies, acting, and filmmaking. It's a symbol of Hollywood success.
•QUATRAIN: A quatrain is a stanza or short poem made of four lines. These lines usually follow a specific rhyme scheme or pattern.
•SITUATIONSHIP: A situationship is a modern, informal term for a romantic connection that is not clearly defined or committed, lacking a formal title.