Unexpected Bonds
When words wear two hats, connecting unexpected definitions
Explore words that take on surprising dual meanings, connecting seemingly unrelated definitions through clever wordplay and linguistic twists.
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Across
- 2AHighland folks, often seen with a terrier-like dog (informally).
- 5ADirectional word that can also mean "keen on."
- 6ASigned on the dotted line, or adorned for life.
- 9ADog breed or a Mediterranean islander.
- 11AWhere cats and pins might be found.
- 12AFollowing directly, or adjacent to.
- 13ASecret agent's name, or what ties people together.
Down
- 1DGreek letter, math symbol for sum.
- 2DMotionless, or "yet" another time.
- 3DStrive for victory, or assert strongly.
- 4DGame outcomes that can be found at the neck.
- 7DDaniel ___, "Flowers for Algernon" author.
- 8DRiver mouth shape, or a flying letter.
- 10DIn addition.
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