The Clue
Junction (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NODE
Tags
Notes
The answer NODE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bump
Complication
Hub
Knob
Knot
Lymph ___
Predicament
Protuberance
Vertex
Branching point
Bump on a branch
Central point
Connecting point
Convergent point
Focal point
Junction point
Knotty swelling
Lymph bump
Lymph knot
Network connection
Network point
Origination point
Predicament or knot
Stem joint
Knob on a tree trunk
Definition
NODE as a noun:
1. a connecting point at which several lines come together
2. (node, knob, thickening) = any thickened enlargement
3. (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system
4. (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane
5. (lymph node, lymph gland, node) = the source of lymph and lymphocytes
6. any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part
7. (node, client, guest) = (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network