Braingle: 'Easy DROpalMS - For The Youngsters' Brain Teaser

Easy DROpalMS - For The Youngsters

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Puzzle ID:	#27148
Fun:	(3.21)
Difficulty:	(2.1)
Category:	Language
Submitted By:	smarty_blondy

A palindrome is a word or phrase that reads the same, if it's turned back-to-front. The names Bob, Eve, and Otto are all palindromes. So is the name of the pop group Abba. Try to identify palindromic words from the following clues. Good luck!

Example: Part of the body
Answer: Eye

1. Midday
2. A young dog
3. Flat
4. Word for addressing a lady
5. An Eskimo canoe
6. A system for detecting aircraft, ships, etc.
7. An action
8. Pieces of music for one person
9. Grass that grows on the seashore
10. In music, half a semibreve
11. Doctrine
12. Restorer

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Comments

metallicman Nov 25, 2005	Nice teaser, I thought it was a nice change from usual teasers. Good job, keep'em comin!
smarty_blondy Nov 25, 2005	Thank you tinman, i am very glad you enjoyed it. As an aside, it is my duty to post that i am not the author of this brain teaser. This teaser is on site due to a special request, made by a 9yo named Sue. She is a very sweet and bright child, and a victim of AIDS. I met her a few weeks ago and, to try and bring a smile on her face, introduced her to Braingle. It was fun to work out some of the easy teasers around, which she enjoyed very much. She surprized us all, when she came up with her own palindromes, and her own examples as well. A very bright child indeed! This is a homage to my young friend, and yet another way to remember this sweet child always. Sue died on the 18th of November, 2005. God bless her heart, we will never forget her.
smarty_blondy Nov 25, 2005	Now, also at http://www.askoxford.com/ wordgames/wordchallenge/?view=uk. (link splitted in two) They were happy to have it, hope you enjoy it.
gevorgkhc Nov 27, 2005	it wasn't too hard but it was a great teaser!! keep it up!
smarty_blondy Nov 27, 2005	Thank you for stopping by, glad you liked it.
beaver Nov 27, 2005	#4 can be mam great teaser
smarty_blondy Nov 27, 2005	Beaver, you are correct. Thank you for dropping by.
rkaaland Nov 27, 2005	Wow,and Thank you for taking a few moments of your life to brighten a childs day!! Good for you!! and I am very sorry for your loss- let her teaser bring joy to many!
smarty_blondy Nov 28, 2005	rkaaland, your comment is appreciated. I did nothing more than what i had to, so no credit goes to me. Thank you for your thoughts!
brainster Dec 01, 2005	It was very thoughtful of you to do this smarty, and yes, she was indeed very smart! It's simple, yet real fun to solve.
smarty_blondy Dec 02, 2005	Brainster thank you for your comment. But, i don't get any credit for this whatsoever. Glad you liked it.
bluehawk Jan 04, 2006	I enjoyed this one. it seems shes touched all of us. GOD BLESS YOU and the beauty that surrounds us all.
schatzy228 Jan 04, 2006	#s 9 & 10 got me Excellent teaser!!
saleprice Jan 04, 2006	Nice teaser, I too had #4 as Ma`am however, I only got 7 out of 12 but it is only5.30 a.m. LOL
timon_dmlybots Jan 04, 2006	good teaser!!
mogur Jan 04, 2006	Great teaser, Smarty, and your story is very moving. Thanks for sharing with us the memory of your friend.
thimblenoggin Jan 04, 2006	Well, God bless Sue.
coachpisco Jan 04, 2006	I LOVE Palindromes! Lots of fun. Thanks.
anetan2005 Jan 04, 2006	not too difficult but interesting teaser!!!!
shawneeo Jan 04, 2006	I didn't think it was so easy at all! I'd never heard of that grass, and I was stumped by tenet and minim (which, although technically a musical term, something you almost never hear of, even if you're a musician). But that's good! I prefer it not to be too easy. I noticed that one person above spelled ma'am right and one spelled it wrong. Ma'am is right, the ' stands for the dropped d. I too have always been fascinated by palindromes! Thanks, to the author and to smarty for the great teaser!
overnormal Jan 04, 2006	lOOK HOW MANY LIVES HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY YOUR FRIEND! TALK ABOUT HAVING A PURPOSE! AND YOU! THANKS!
lilwigles Jan 04, 2006	How about: Indianpolis 500 vehicle?
iteachkids Jan 04, 2006	FAB teaser, SmartBlondy. I love messing with words ... but thanks eversomuch for sharing the story behind your sharing! I think some of us needed a warning that we may need a tissue! Blessings to you!
iteachkids Jan 04, 2006	Lilwigles - RACECAR! That's a good one!!!
ishouldntbehere Jan 04, 2006	you know wut, i actually enjoted this one. but has anyone ever heard of "marram" ?!?! i sure havent!
Brainy_1 Jan 04, 2006	I really enjoyed this one! And your sweet friend was very smart indeed!! Sorry for your loss.
choptlivva Jan 04, 2006	Thank you for sharing this story, Smarty Blondy. Its sad that this child's life was tragically cut short, but I'm glad that she was able to find things to enjoy even in her final days. And yes, you DID do something very special! I thought this was an excellent teaser. Some answers were easy, and some were hard for me. A good mix. Again, I thank you for allowing us to participate in this special tribute.
jessjspieks Jan 04, 2006	What a great teaser for such a special little angel. Great Job Sue.
kimberlykay Jan 04, 2006	I liked it a lot Smarty. I know I can always count on you for a good teaser! Thanks a million for submitting this one!!
mistressgia Jan 04, 2006	Fun! Fun! Fun!
vlerma Jan 04, 2006	What a wonerful tribute to your young friend. The Lord said, Let the little children come unto me. She, by His grace, bestowed a blessing on you. By sharing you have made us all better people. Great treaser. Thank you and your smart young friend.
chrissieteen Jan 04, 2006	great teaser!! i do have 1 piece of advice though. its not really advice, but oh well. you could add racecar to the list. the only thing i dont know is a clue for it. bye!! btw, GREAT TEASER!!!!!!!!!!!!
xolilangel827ox Jan 04, 2006	great teaser! it was fun although i missed a couple of them! for number for i also thought of ma'am but otherwise nice job! and god bless your friend sue!
xolilangel827ox Jan 04, 2006	oops i meant to say number four! sorry
ragethe3rd Jan 04, 2006	Hehe, very cool.
writersblockk09 Jan 04, 2006	number could also be "ma'am". Right? Good (easy) teaser, though.
writersblockk09 Jan 04, 2006	whoops, that would be NUMBER 4.
writersblockk09 Jan 04, 2006	madam Im adam is also a whatchamacallit.... forwards and backwards, it reads the same.
jabdr Jan 04, 2006	This was different and fun...also very touching...Sue sounds very special, thanks for sharing her with all of us.
steveingreenwoo Jan 04, 2006	Good teaser. However, flat does not always mean level.
lorelle_b Jan 04, 2006	Great job...i didn't think they were THAT easy, but oh well...i guess you could consider me a youngster? like others i got "ma'am" for #4 but anyways great teaser adding to faves ;)
superben Jan 04, 2006	I got 5 right. Nice!!
natassia Jan 04, 2006	yeah well the teaser was different from the others yeah well i think that this is really cool so that yeah well nice
Lucasgal Jan 04, 2006	WOW! You just CAN't beat this one! This started very easy then when yougo down the list it gets very HARD! this one goes in my favorites. This one goes from your brain to your heart & soul!
mrtickles Jan 04, 2006	Palindromes rule
lilwigles Jan 04, 2006	I like palindromes too. I 'collect' them. Here are a few: Most people know "Dennis sinned." is a palindrome. Did you know that "Dennis and Edna sinned" is also one? Niagara, O roar again! Nurse, I spy gypsies, run! Napoleon supposedly said, "Able was I ere I saw Elba."
lilwigles Jan 04, 2006	NO X IN NIXON This palindrome is fun because you can turn it upside down and it says the same thing.
c_rae Jan 04, 2006	Thank you Sue for the wonderful teaser and thank you Smarty Blondy for being her portal! I feel very blessed!
WJSMama Jan 04, 2006	That was a great teaser. How amazing that it was made by a nine year old. Thank you for sharing the teaser and her story. i am so sorry for your loss. She sounds like a special girl.
lindquist_25 Jan 04, 2006	SO CUTE!!! I'm a palindrome, my name is Anna! I liked it a lot! It's going on my favorites list!
beaver Jan 04, 2006	I did this one before but didn't remember it so I did it again and I still liked!!!!!!!!!!
strawberrygirl Jan 04, 2006	It was fun. I got 8 out of 10. Nos. 7,9,11 and 12 I couldn't figure out. When I was younger I usually write down all the words that are paldroims but I never knew that was the name for them. I didn't realize reviver was one.
smarty_blondy Jan 05, 2006	There have been so many wonderful and touching comments in one day that I am not sure where to begin -- I am extremely excited of the possitive response you have all shown, a mere "Thank You!" will never do. Your blessings are most appreciated as they make all the difference in the world. Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts! (((also http://www.askoxford.com/ wordgames/wordchallenge/?view=uk. (link splitted in two) Thank you!)))
wizkid Jan 05, 2006	great teaser. not too hard. I really like it.
horse_luver Jan 05, 2006	Great teaser, but even better when you hear the story behind it. Thanks for sharing it with us, smarty!
smarty_blondy Jan 06, 2006	Thank you both for your comments and kind thoughts.
Sherlock129 Jan 08, 2006	I got it. Great Teaser
sugarnspice4u7 Jan 13, 2006	Best of Wishes to the girl's family. i hate to hear about deaths of young one that havent got the most out of life.... good teaser
smarty_blondy Jan 14, 2006	A good friend of mine told me once that even the worst things happen for a reason. We tend to think of it that way, that God had something instaured and that, wherever she is, she is happy. Thank you both for your comments - they are appreciated.
anchorman21 Jan 16, 2006	That was fun. I got eight of them! That was a great thing that you did. Your story was touching.
smarty_blondy Jan 22, 2006	Thank you.
Sir_CombusTable May 12, 2006	A man, a plan, a canal, Panama! Rise to vote, sir. Was it a cat I saw? And here is a "word pallindrome": DO YOU KNOW I WANT YOU, THINK YOU WANT? (I KNOW YOU DO) It is love? You only know I want to like--it is what you want. Too long I waited, You that never knew I wanted you... What did I do to you--for nothing! Is there reason in acting this way? Think--weigh this acting in reason. There is nothing for you to do--I did what you wanted. I knew never that you waited. I long to want you. What is it like to want? (I know only you.) Love--is it? DO YOU KNOW I WANT YOU, THINK YOU WANT? (I KNOW YOU DO)
marching_xc May 28, 2006	Disregarding punctuation, Go hang a salami, I'm a lasagna hog! And Smartieblondie, the title was a cute way to incorporate a clever rebus! Great presentation of a great teaser.
ejhops Jan 04, 2007	Very Nice! Not too tricky, but gorgeous story, and fun teaser
lmurray Jan 04, 2007	GOOD ONE
gaylewolf Jan 04, 2007	I agree with so many other comments, Smarty - the teaser was a good one, and the story was wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
coachpisco Jan 04, 2007	I love palindromes! Thanks.
katjojo Jan 04, 2007	Nice one!! Such a lovely way to honor a young life brought to such a tragic end. God bless you, Smarty for doing this.
bradon182001 Jan 04, 2007	Very touching story. Good teaser, I got most of them, but must admid I didn't get them all.
utnative Jan 04, 2007	A GREAT TEASER, AND A GREAT TRIBUTE TO A VERY BRAVE CHILD OF GOD. TO THINK THAT THOUGH SHE WAS PASSING SHE BRIGHTENED THE DAY FOR ALL OF US. GOD BLESS
Starberry Jan 04, 2007	Great Teaser, Well Done
Starberry Jan 04, 2007	Great Teaser, Well Done
scallio Jan 04, 2007	Awesome story, Smarty. Enjoyed the teaser too.
breathesunshine Jan 04, 2007	I agree that it started out easy and got harder as it went. I'd never heard of the second musical term or the beach grass. It's always a good teaser when it can teach as well as provide fun!
cloughme Jan 04, 2007	Great teaser and a great story! Thanks to both of you!
auntiesis Jan 04, 2007	I love these, and it brought a smile to my face. The when I read the story behind this teaser, it brought a tear to my eye. Thank you Smarty, a lovely tribute to start our new year. I'm so sorry for your loss. Keep up the good work , you will be rewarded.
Badger Jan 04, 2007	Some easy ones, some tricky ones! I missed marram grass. Gotta get to the beach more! Thanks for submitting this one. PS: A good teaser lives forever.
notsosmart111 Jan 04, 2007	Thanks for the great teaser but don't forget the most important palindrome name Hannah, my name!
saradove Jan 04, 2007	I love palindromes. I think that they are a lot of fun. When I don't get them I like to see what the answer is but they are usually simple so I get annoyed with myself if they were easy. Thank you for this teaser, I really liked it.
I_Write_Books Jan 04, 2007	Great teaser...especially for being one created by someone so young. Thank you for sharing!
amb1912 Jan 04, 2007	i loved this teaser it was cool
BrenBeadSP Jan 04, 2007	When someone we love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. PS enjoyed the teaser, thanks
dmom21399 Jan 04, 2007	This was the first time I've done one of these palindromes. I loved it. I only missed 3
wordmama Jan 04, 2007	Sorry for your loss. I didn't think it was for youngsters at all, simply a mix of easy, medium, and almost impossible (9 & 10!) I enjoyed learning a new word; I grew up on a beach, and it had sand, not grass, so thanks for the info! Speaking of info, could you please explain the title for me; I didn't get it.
wordmama Jan 05, 2007	I just examined the title again and now I got it; I didn't see it right away b/c there's no 'e' between the 'm' and the 's'. So thanks; I don't need anyone to bother with a response.
Trishgal Jan 05, 2007	Thank you smarty blondyfor honoring Sue bytelling us her story and sharing her teaser with us. I really learned a few things . too. I love music and am in the choirr at church , but i have never heard of the minim or the grass.
Qrystal Jan 06, 2007	Three cheers for Sue! Awesome teaser!! Great fun too. I love palindromes, and here's one that makes me giggle: Rats live on no evil star. Anyways, I got a bunch of the palindromes, and missed some of the same ones that others did. I'm kicking myself about missing 'level', and I also missed #7, #9, #10, #11, #12.
Cat-Lady Jan 07, 2007	I started out great, then it became more challenging, and finally impossible Great teaser and such a touching story. Beaten by an amazing 9 yr old mind
speedqueenkmw Jan 13, 2007	enjoyed these
smarty_blondy Mar 13, 2007	Thank you all so much for your comments! They are deeply appreciated!
oddrey Jun 02, 2007	7 9 10 11 and 12 got me. dernit. I loved it still!!!
mercedes13 Dec 31, 2007	it's touching that you would submit a teaser on behalf of your friend.
patiencewithaP Jan 04, 2010	Didn't get a few...but I loved it anyway!
UptheHill Jan 04, 2010	NICE1!!!
Marisa_me Jan 04, 2010	'Rats live on no evil stars' is also a palindrome
Marisa_me Jan 04, 2010	actually i meant its 'rats live on no evil star' haha my bad
Mathgeek007 Apr 28, 2011	O hang a salami, I'm a lasagna hog! Palindrome! Also, for those who don't get the title, PAL in DROMES- DROpalMES
Babe Jan 04, 2013	good one!
lukasiwicz Jan 04, 2013	Actually, Mathgeek007, that should be "Go hang a salami, I'm a salami hog." You left off the initial "G."
katamaster Jan 04, 2013	9 and 10 were pretty hard to guess.