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All nine entries share a common trait: each is a well‑known surname (or family name) that appears as the title of a prominent person, show, system, or song.
- The Simpsons → Simpson family name
- Wentworth → Wentworth Miller (actor)
- Dewey Decimal System → Dewey (Melvil Dewey)
- Vinny Testaverde → Testaverde surname
- Crane → Crane (Frasier Crane)
- Tony Bennett → Bennett surname
- Michael Phelps → Phelps surname
- Eric Dickerson → Dickerson surname
- Me and Bobby McGee → McGee surname
- All items are well‑known surnames or family names.
- Each surname is associated with a notable person, TV show, system, or song.
- The suggestion that the common thread is the presence of the word “and” in each title.
- The claim that all items were mentioned in Saved by the Bell episodes.
What the items have in common
All nine clues are surnames (or family names) that are widely recognized either as the name of a famous person, a TV series, a classification system, or a well‑known song.
| Item | Why it fits the surname theme |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons | “Simpson” is the family name of the long‑running animated series. |
| Wentworth | Refers to Wentworth Miller, the actor best known for “Prison Break.” |
| Dewey Decimal System | Named after Melvil Dewey, the creator of the library classification. |
| Vinny Testaverde | “Testaverde” is the last name of the former NFL quarterback. |
| Crane | Most famously Frasier Crane, the title character of Frasier (and earlier Cheers). |
| Tony Bennett | “Bennett” is the surname of the celebrated American singer. |
| Michael Phelps | “Phelps” is the Olympic swimmer’s family name. |
| Eric Dickerson | “Dickerson” is the surname of the Hall‑of‑Fame running back. |
| Me and Bobby McGee | “McGee” is the surname in the classic song title. |
Thus, each clue points to a recognizable surname that either titles a piece of media (TV show, song) or identifies a notable individual.
Why other suggestions miss the mark
- The earlier guess that the items share the word “and” (e.g., “Me and Bobby McGee”) does not hold for most entries; only the song contains “and.”
- The idea that all items were referenced in Saved by the Bell episodes is unsupported; none of the listed surnames appear as recurring plot points in that series.
The surname pattern is the simplest, most consistent link across all nine clues.
Trivia tip: In a “Saved by the Bell”‑style trivia night, you could pose the question as “What do these nine clues have in common?” and accept “They are all well‑known surnames” as the correct answer.
Sources: The list of items is taken from the provided query and corroborated by general knowledge of each name’s notability 1.