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Delete a Letter 39
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) to court favor in a flattering manner (4 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) a device for winnowing grain
2) to lift or raise (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) to receive or entertain guests
3) to place into action (6 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) lacking the power to move
4) an act of violence or brutality (7 letters) & (delete 4th letter) a failure or interruption in use or functioning
1) to court favor in a flattering manner (4 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) a device for winnowing grain
2) to lift or raise (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) to receive or entertain guests
3) to place into action (6 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) lacking the power to move
4) an act of violence or brutality (7 letters) & (delete 4th letter) a failure or interruption in use or functioning
Answer
1) fawn & fan2) hoist & host
3) insert & inert
4) outrage & outage
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