The Clue
Plot entanglement (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NODE
Tags
Notes
The answer NODE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
Related Clues
Complication
Knob
Knot
Lump
Lymph ___
Predicament
Protuberance
Swelling
Vertex
Anatomical knot
Branching point
Central point
Connecting point
Convergent point
Focal point
Intersection point
Junction point
Knob or knot
Knotty swelling
Lymph bump
Lymphatic part
Orbital point
Origination point
Point of intersection
Predicament or knot
Stem joint
Branching-out 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