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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.
Good heavens meaning
An expression used to express disbelief.
Great Scott meaning
An expression used to express amazement.
Holy smokes meaning
An expression used to express amazement.
Jiminy Cricket meaning
An iconic Disney character from Pinocchio.
Gladiator sandals meaning
A type of shoe inspired by the ancient Roman era.
Marty McFly meaning
The main character in Back to the Future.
Moonlight Sonata meaning
Beethoven's most popular song.
Rocky road meaning
A chocolate dessert.
Arctic char meaning
A northern species of salmon and trout.
Comedy roast meaning
A barrage of jokes making fun of someone.
Doc Brown meaning
A scientist in Back to the Future.
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You're toast meaning
A popular saying meaning you've messed up.
Change purse meaning
A small purse used for carrying spare change.
Flux capacitor meaning
A part of the time machine in Back to the Future.
Shift dress meaning
A popular dress from the 1950s.
Swing set meaning
An outdoor play structure with multiple swings.
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