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Delete a Letter 22
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 interfere in a harmful or disruptive manner (6 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) to decrease gradually in width or thickness
2) a line that deviates from straightness in a smooth continuous fashion (5 letters) & (delete 4th letter) a remedy
3) a type of bird (5 letters) & (delete 1st letter) a length measurement
4) to penetrate, as by stabbing (6 letters) & (delete 4th letter) a part separated from the whole
1) to interfere in a harmful or disruptive manner (6 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) to decrease gradually in width or thickness
2) a line that deviates from straightness in a smooth continuous fashion (5 letters) & (delete 4th letter) a remedy
3) a type of bird (5 letters) & (delete 1st letter) a length measurement
4) to penetrate, as by stabbing (6 letters) & (delete 4th letter) a part separated from the whole
Answer
1) tamper & taper2) curve & cure
3) finch & inch
4) pierce & piece
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