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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.
Fold meaning
To double a material over itself.
Press meaning
To push or apply force to something.
Starch meaning
A white carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes and rice.
Wash meaning
To clean something or someone using water and usually soap.
Burl meaning
A round, knobby growth on a tree where the grain has grown in a deformed pattern.
Grain meaning
The small, hard seed of a food grass.
Knots meaning
A fastening made by looping and tying cord, rope or fabric together.
Rings meaning
Circular lines or areas.
Gum meaning
A flavored, soft substance made for chewing over a long period without being swallowed.
Mint meaning
An aromatic green plant used in foods, teas and candies.
Mouthwash meaning
A liquid used to rinse the mouth, freshen breath and kill bacteria.
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Spray meaning
Tiny drops of water near the air.
Beans meaning
The edible seed of various plants.
Cat meaning
A small, furry four-legged animal typical kept as a house pet.
Cucumber meaning
A long, rounded fruit with green skin and white flesh.
Customer meaning
A person who buys goods or service from another person or business in exchange for money.
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