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Delete a Letter 18
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) a pad of writing paper (6 letters) & (delete 6th letter) a compact listing of facts or figures arranged in an orderly sequence, usually in rows and columns
2) to evade or shun (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) having a strong interest in something
3) full of vigor (6 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) to make someone get up, especially out of bed
4) to accuse of being at fault (5 letters) & (delete 1st letter) having an injured leg that makes one limp
1) a pad of writing paper (6 letters) & (delete 6th letter) a compact listing of facts or figures arranged in an orderly sequence, usually in rows and columns
2) to evade or shun (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) having a strong interest in something
3) full of vigor (6 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) to make someone get up, especially out of bed
4) to accuse of being at fault (5 letters) & (delete 1st letter) having an injured leg that makes one limp
Answer
1) tablet & table2) avoid & avid
3) robust & roust
4) blame & lame
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