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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.
Caboose meaning
A railroad car attached to the back of a freight train to shelter and house the train crew.
December meaning
The last month of the year.
Dessert meaning
A sweet treat typically eaten after dinner.
Epilogue meaning
A final section or speech at the end of a book, play or film.
Handle meaning
To manage or control something.
Lid meaning
A removable or hinged cover used to close the top of a container.
Spout meaning
A small pipe on a container used to pour liquids.
Whistle meaning
A clear high-pitched sound made by blowing air.
Coach meaning
A person who trains a sports team or teaches a skill.
Direct meaning
Doing something with any intervention.
Guide meaning
A person or thing that leads, directs or gives information to help find or understand something.
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Train meaning
A connected line of railroad cars running on tracks..
Asset meaning
Something owned by a person or company tha has monetary value.
Mole meaning
A hidden spy who works for an organization or government for a long time.
Plant meaning
A living organism that grows in the ground.
Sleeper meaning
A spy who moves to another country and lives undercover for years before taking action.
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