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Delete a Letter 27
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) heavily decorated (6 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) to speak formally
2) to establish or bring into being (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) affectionate or tender
3) to ransack, pillage, or plunder (5 letters) & (delete 4th letter) abundant or numerous
4) a fugitive or deserter (7 letters) & (delete 4th letter) a narrow platform extending from a stage into an auditorium
1) heavily decorated (6 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) to speak formally
2) to establish or bring into being (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) affectionate or tender
3) to ransack, pillage, or plunder (5 letters) & (delete 4th letter) abundant or numerous
4) a fugitive or deserter (7 letters) & (delete 4th letter) a narrow platform extending from a stage into an auditorium
Answer
1) ornate & orate2) found & fond
3) rifle & rife
4) runaway & runway
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