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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.
Age verification meaning
A technical process that determines a person’s age before granting them access to view content or a website.
Captcha meaning
A security test used on websites to verify that a user is a real human, not an automated computer program or bot.
Cookie consent meaning
The permission a website obtains from the visitor before placing tracking cookies on their device.
Paywall meaning
A digital security or software system that blocks internet users from viewing website content unless they pay.
Keys meaning
Small metal items that unlock doors and other locked items.
Phone meaning
A device used to call or text someone.
Sunglasses meaning
An accessory that protects the eyes from the sun.
Wallet meaning
A small case that holds money, credit cards, identification, and other small personal items.
Bitcoin meaning
The first digital currency that allows transactions without a bank or government.
Record label meaning
A company that finances and distributes recorded music.
Rub-a-dub meaning
A saying used to describe getting clean while bathing.
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Suriname meaning
A small, diverse country on the Northeastern coast of South America.
Condensed milk meaning
A thick, sweet cow’s milk made by removing most of its water.
Paint meaning
A thick colored liquid used to coat something, typically a wall or building.
Shaving cream meaning
A soft foam applied to the skin before removing hair with a razor..
Spam meaning
A canned assortment of meat.
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