The Clue
Network connection (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NODE
Tags
Notes
The answer NODE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
Related Clues
Complication
Entanglement
Intersection
Knob
Knot
Lymph ___
Predicament
Protuberance
Swelling
Vertex
Abnormal enlargement
Botanical joint
Branching point
Bump on a branch
Central point
Connecting point
Dilemma in a drama
Focal point
Joint point
Junction point
Lymph bump
Lymphatic part
Orbital point
Predicament or knot
Predicament or protuberance
Leaf's starting point
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