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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.

Glow stick meaning

A light source.

Wagon wheel meaning

A vital component for traveling by wagon.

Pocket meaning

A space meant for holding or concealing.

Football meaning

A popular sport.

Thumb meaning

An extremity located on the hand.

Elbow meaning

A joint.

Swift meaning

Quickly.

Fingers meaning

Extremities located on the hand.

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Shell meaning

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