| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EFGH | D-I connection |
| ASIN | D-day connection |
| EFG | D-H connection |
| ASIN | D-delta connection |
| EFGHI | D-J connection |
| FGH | E-I connection |
| GRANDSLAM | Thing hit 23 times by Alex Rodriguez (very strong connection; i.e., a not-at-all contrived phrase) |
