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While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues.
Cup meaning
A small, round container used for drinking liquids.
Hook meaning
A curved tool meant for catching.
Strap meaning
A flexible material made of cloth.
Underwire meaning
A thin strip of metal in a bra cup.
Plutonium meaning
A radioactive chemical element.
Scar tissue meaning
A group of cells used to repair skin.
Stitch marker meaning
A tool used in knitting to kepe track of stitch placements.
Trampoline meaning
A bouncy toy used for jumping up and down.
Fabrication meaning
A lie.
Fish story meaning
An exaggerated tale.
Tall tale meaning
A story that’s hard to believe.
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Yarn meaning
A college-entry test score.
Car air freshener meaning
A device that dispenses cash.
Christmas meaning
A flat screen technology used in digital devices.
Needles meaning
A secret code used to verify one’s identity.
Turpentine meaning
The scannable barcode on a retail item.
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