Connections Answers

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

KINDS OF RICE

All these words describe different kinds of rice or ways rice is prepared for eating. Each refers to a specific type or characteristic of rice.

Individual words:

•BROWN: This is a type of rice that still has its outer layer, giving it a light brown color. Many people in the U.S. choose it because it's considered healthier.

•JASMINE: Jasmine is a famous type of white rice from Thailand with a fragrant smell, like flowers. It's often eaten with Asian meals in the U.S. and worldwide.

•STICKY: This describes rice that becomes very soft and sticks together after cooking, also called glutinous rice. It's common in many Asian dishes and desserts.

•SUSHI: This refers to the special short-grain rice used to make the Japanese dish 'sushi'. It's usually seasoned with vinegar, sugar, and salt before being rolled with fish or vegetables.

GUMMY BEAR DESCRIPTORS

These words describe gummy bears. They relate to their look, texture, taste, and the animal they are shaped like.

Individual words:

•COLORFUL: Something colorful has many bright colors. Gummy bears come in red, green, yellow, and many other colors.

•GUMMY: Gummy means chewy and a little sticky, like a jelly candy. It describes the special texture of gummy bears.

•SUGARY: Something sugary is very sweet because it has a lot of sugar in it. Gummy bears are known for their sweet taste.

•URSINE: Ursine means 'relating to bears' or 'like a bear.' Gummy bears are shaped like small bears, connecting to this word.

SAVORY STUFFED PASTRIES

These are all different types of delicious pastries from around the world. Each one has a savory (not sweet) filling, like meat or vegetables, baked or fried inside dough.

Individual words:

•EMPANADA: A crescent-shaped pastry, often fried or baked, filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables. Popular in Spanish-speaking countries.

•FATAYER: A small, triangular Middle Eastern pastry, usually filled with spinach, cheese, or spiced meat. Often eaten as a snack.

•PASTY: A folded pastry, often D-shaped, baked with a savory filling like meat and potatoes. Famous in Cornwall, UK, and popular in Michigan, USA.

•SAMOSA: A fried or baked triangular pastry, typically filled with spiced potatoes, peas, or meat. Very popular in India and other South Asian countries.

DISNEY PRINCESSES MINUS LAST LETTER

These words are famous Disney Princesses' names, with their last letter removed. For example, ARIE is 'Ariel' without the 'L'.

Individual words:

•ARIE: ARIE comes from Ariel, the mermaid princess in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid.' She wishes to be human. ARIE is Ariel without the final 'L'.

•BELL: BELL comes from Belle, a princess in Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast.' She loves books and falls for a prince. BELL is Belle without the final 'E'.

•MOAN: MOAN comes from Moana, a brave princess from Disney's movie 'Moana.' She sails the ocean to save her island. MOAN is Moana missing the letter 'A'.

•RAY: RAY comes from Raya, a warrior princess from Disney's 'Raya and the Last Dragon.' She tries to unite her people. RAY is Raya missing the letter 'A'.