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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.

Superficial meaning

Lacking deep meaning.

Hyperspace meaning

A movie or a sci-fi mode of transport.

Harlem Shake meaning

A viral internet dance.

Lickety-split meaning

To do or achieve something quickly.

Running Man meaning

A popular dance or one of two movies adaptations.

Traffic cone meaning

A conical device used to block or direct traffic.

Time warp meaning

A disruption in time. Possibly a dance from cult-classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Long Walk meaning

A lengthy, exhausting journey. Possibly the title of a movie adaptation.

One-Dimensional meaning

Lacking profound depth or meaning.

Parallel universe meaning

An alternate timeline.

Green Mile meaning

A popular Stephen King book.

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Inside scoop meaning

Possessing information before the general public does.

Cosmetic meaning

Relating to physical appearance

Shawshank Redemption meaning

An award-winning film starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.

Teleportation meaning

Instantaneous transportation between two points.

Skin-deep meaning

Something that is only at the surface level.

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