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Back in Forth 15
Based on the clue in parentheses, find a four-letter word that can be inserted backwards into the blank to complete a longer word.
Example: di____ve (a defeat)
Answer: dissolve ("A defeat" gives you LOSS, which is placed backwards in the blank: di_SSOL_ve.)
1. re____ed (pull; trace)
2. cur____s (transmitted)
3. fa____ll (water pitcher)
4. a____ble (military meal)
Example: di____ve (a defeat)
Answer: dissolve ("A defeat" gives you LOSS, which is placed backwards in the blank: di_SSOL_ve.)
1. re____ed (pull; trace)
2. cur____s (transmitted)
3. fa____ll (water pitcher)
4. a____ble (military meal)
Hint
Here are clues for the eight-letter words:1. bestowed honour upon
2. being rudely abrupt
3. polite parting words
4. come together
Answer
1. rewarded (DRAW - re_WARD_ed)2. curtness (SENT - cur_TNES_s)
3. farewell (EWER - fa_REWE_ll)
4. assemble (MESS - a_SSEM_ble)
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