Linked (9)
'linked' is the definition.
('connect' can be a synonym of 'link')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for connected that I've seen before include "Affiliated, associated" , "Joined or linked together" , "Linked, related" .)
'linked' is the definition.
('associate' can be a synonym of 'link')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for associated that I've seen before include "Linked" , "in a group, perhaps" , "Made a logical or causal connection" , "Connected (with)" , "Went about with" .)