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Delete a Letter 31
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 baked food made from flour (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) a thin metal nail with a small indented head
2) of or relating to groups of people with common characteristics and customs (6 letters) & (delete 4th letter) the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation
3) very small in size or amount (5 letters) & (delete 5th letter) to examine or look over carefully
4) the raised line that winds around a screw (6 letters) & (delete 2nd letter) to step or walk on or over
1) a baked food made from flour (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) a thin metal nail with a small indented head
2) of or relating to groups of people with common characteristics and customs (6 letters) & (delete 4th letter) the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation
3) very small in size or amount (5 letters) & (delete 5th letter) to examine or look over carefully
4) the raised line that winds around a screw (6 letters) & (delete 2nd letter) to step or walk on or over
Answer
1) bread & brad2) ethnic & ethic
3) scant & scan
4) thread & tread
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