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Delete a Letter 33
Each pair of definitions is for two words, where the second word is the first word with a letter deleted (example: brand & band). The length of the first word in each pair is provided, along with the position of the deleted letter to obtain the second word.
1) immediately succeeding (4 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) that which remains after all charges or expenses have been subtracted
2) an indication of something impending (6 letters) & (delete 2nd letter) to care for or deal with medically or surgically
3) to cut into pieces or slices (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) an underground chamber
4) a refuge (6 letters) & (delete 1st letter) a spindle or axle of a wheel
1) immediately succeeding (4 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) that which remains after all charges or expenses have been subtracted
2) an indication of something impending (6 letters) & (delete 2nd letter) to care for or deal with medically or surgically
3) to cut into pieces or slices (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) an underground chamber
4) a refuge (6 letters) & (delete 1st letter) a spindle or axle of a wheel
Answer
1) next & net2) threat & treat
3) carve & cave
4) harbor & arbor
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Excellent. I found this one a bit more challenging than others in this series. Nicely done!
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