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Back in Forth 21
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.con____e (tears)
2.di____ts (spoils)
3.t____ing (fabricator)
4.mis____s (strokes)
Example: di____ve (a defeat)
Answer: dissolve ("A defeat" gives you LOSS, which is placed backwards in the blank: di_SSOL_ve.)
1.con____e (tears)
2.di____ts (spoils)
3.t____ing (fabricator)
4.mis____s (strokes)
Hint
Here are clues for the eight-letter words:1. plot against
2. alters the shape
3. falling behind
4. trips; blunders
Answer
1. conspire (RIPS - con_SPIR_e)2. distorts (ROTS - di_STOR_ts)
3. trailing (LIAR - t_RAIL_ing)
4. missteps (PETS - mis_STEP_s)
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Very nice
Wow. My brain really does not think this way. I had no idea without the hint. Given the hints, I could only find the eight letter word (thinking forwards!), to identify the backwards word.
Even then, I never got #1. I interpreted "tears" as a noun.
Thank you for making me think in different ways. That's what Braingle should be all about!
Even then, I never got #1. I interpreted "tears" as a noun.
Thank you for making me think in different ways. That's what Braingle should be all about!
Since it is past my bedtime I think I did pretty good to get 3 out of 4. Fun teaser. Thanks!
Excellent teaser!
Tears! Not crying!! Oh geez. Got the rest of them though!
I was thinking of fabricator as someone who custom builds something. That tripped me up and I couldn't get.the answer to #3. I got the rest though
OMG I got them all even without the hints. Fun teaser!
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