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Back in Forth 4
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. mu____ds (rodents)
2. fro____g (young lice)
3. con____s (flightless birds)
4. ta____le (flying mammals)
Example: di____ve (a defeat)
Answer: dissolve ("A defeat" gives you LOSS, which is placed backwards in the blank: di_SSOL_ve.)
1. mu____ds (rodents)
2. fro____g (young lice)
3. con____s (flightless birds)
4. ta____le (flying mammals)
Hint
Here are clues for the eight-letter words:1. hot dog toppings
2. sugary topping
3. eats
4. can be sensed with the tongue
Answer
1. mustards (RATS - mu_STAR_ds)2. frosting (NITS - fro_STIN_g)
3. consumes (EMUS - con_SUME_s)
4. tastable (BATS - ta_STAB_le)
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