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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.
Carmine meaning
A deep-red dye that comes from cochineal insects.
Cinnabar meaning
A bright red mineral made of mercury sulfide.
Maroon meaning
A deep purple-red tone.
Vermilion meaning
A bright, red-orange color.
Blink meaning
To shut and open the eyes quickly.
Flash meaning
A sudden burst of light.
Heartbeat meaning
A single muscle contraction.
Trice meaning
A quick moment.
Hot Wheels meaning
Popular toy card created by Mattel.
Matchbox meaning
A popular toy car created in the 50s.
Micro Machines meaning
A type of toy car that was popular in the 80s and 90s.
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Tonka meaning
A black seed of the Dipteryx odorata tree.
Average meaning
The middle number in a data set.
Count meaning
A tally.
Max meaning
The peak.
Sum meaning
Total.
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