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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.
Wimpy meaning
Not particularly strong.
While meaning
A word that indicates during a period of time.
Sleep meaning
A state of rest most animals require regularly.
Generation meaning
The creation of something, including ideas or energy.
Lifetime meaning
Used to describe a length of time.
Action meaning
When something is done, usually the physical manifestation of a choice.
Oxygen meaning
A critical component of the air we breath.
Comeback meaning
To overcome adverse conditions to succeed.
Showtime meaning
When a play or concert will begin.
Karate meaning
A martial art form.
Sundance meaning
Refers to a film festival held in the U.S. each year.
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Places meaning
Nouns used to describe locations.
Water meaning
A combination of hydrogen and oxygen that covers the majority of the planet.
Blue Moon meaning
A colloquialism that indicates rarity that is linked to a rare lunar event.
Curtain up meaning
Frequently used to describe the beginning of a play or concert.
Nutrition meaning
Related to the health value of food.
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