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Back in Forth 13
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. s____ing (earth)
2. si____lk (felt reverent)
3. cam____e (chauffeur driven car)
4. s____way (bass; extreme)
Example: di____ve (a defeat)
Answer: dissolve ("A defeat" gives you LOSS, which is placed backwards in the blank: di_SSOL_ve.)
1. s____ing (earth)
2. si____lk (felt reverent)
3. cam____e (chauffeur driven car)
4. s____way (bass; extreme)
Hint
Here are clues for the eight-letter words:1. walking
2. footpath
3. tea type
4. racetrack
Answer
1. striding (DIRT - s_TRID_ing)2. sidewalk (AWED - si_DEWA_lk)
3. camomile (LIMO - cam_OMIL_e)
4. speedway (DEEP - s_PEED_way)
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