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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.
Dichotomy meaning
A sharp division or contrast between two things that are completely different or opposed to each other.
Monologue meaning
A long, uninterrupted speech delivered by a single person in a conversation, play, movie or show.
Tetracycline meaning
A broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections and acne.
Trident meaning
A three-pronged spear or instrument
Bank meaning
A licensed financial institution that accepts public deposits and provides loans
Squirrel meaning
A small-to-medium rodent with a long, bushy tail that typically climbs trees and eats nuts and seeds.
Stash meaning
To store, hide, or keep something safely.
Store meaning
A supply of items kept for future use.
Choreography meaning
The art and process of designing, planning, and arranging specific steps, movements, and patterns for dances and stage performances
Musical meaning
A stage and film production that tells a story through songs and dance.
Orchestrations meaning
The careful coordination of multiple separate elements or tasks to work together smoothly and achieve a specific goal.
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Play meaning
To perform an entertainment or a particular character.
Cinnamon meaning
A warm, fragrant spice made from the dried inner bark of tropical evergreen trees.
Hamburger meaning
A patty (typically beef) served inside two circular buns.
Hot dog meaning
A cooked sausage served inside a long, sliced bun.
Sticky meaning
Made of, covered with, or having the property of a substance that adheres to things that tou.
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