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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.
Card slot meaning
A port in a computer meant for a memory card.
Headphone jack meaning
A port in a tech device that allows for a listening device to connect.
Optical drive meaning
A slot in a computer meant for CDs.
USB port meaning
A slot in a tech device that allows data to be transferred.
Blank check meaning
Giving someone freedom to take action.
Carte blanche meaning
Complete authority to make a decision.
Free reign meaning
Unrestricted liberty or control.
Full authority meaning
Having complete power to make decisions.
Court scribe meaning
A person responsible for recording legal proceedings.
Director’s cut meaning
Restored video content including deleted scenes.
Pizza slice meaning
Piece of a pie.
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SAT score meaning
A college-entry test score.
ATM machine meaning
A device that dispenses cash.
LCD display meaning
A flat screen technology used in digital devices.
PIN number meaning
A secret code used to verify one’s identity.
UPC code meaning
The scannable barcode on a retail item.
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