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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.
Carrier meaning
A person, company or thing that transports or transmits something from one place to another.
Network meaning
A system of interconnected parts, people or devices that communicate and work together.
Operator meaning
A person who runs a machine.
Provider meaning
A person, company or organization that supplies a product or service.
Bronze meaning
A man-made metal alloy comprised of tin, copper and other elements.
Clay meaning
A heavy, sticky type of natural earth that is soft and moldable when wet.
Marble meaning
A hard, smooth metamorphic rock formed from limestone.
Plaster meaning
A wet building paste that dries into a hard, smooth surface.
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Banquette meaning
A long, upholstered bench that’s built into a wall or custom-fitted to a specific space.
Booth meaning
A small enclosed space, temporary stand or private seating area.
Chair meaning
A piece of furniture made for one person to sit on, featuring a backrest and four legs.
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Stool meaning
A simple, backless seat or footrest.
BBQing meaning
A slow-cooking method that uses low, indirect heat and wood smoke to tenderize meat.
Homing meaning
The ability of to navigate, return, or guide oneself accurately toward a home location.
Lohan meaning
A traditional Irish last name, meaning “light.”
Wu-Tang meaning
An iconic New York rap group.
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