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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. cas____e (has a sour taste)
2. me____te (a sour substance)
3. l____ent (anything small)
4. re____ed (spoils)
Example: di____ve (a defeat)
Answer: dissolve ("A defeat" gives you LOSS, which is placed backwards in the blank: di_SSOL_ve.)
1. cas____e (has a sour taste)
2. me____te (a sour substance)
3. l____ent (anything small)
4. re____ed (spoils)
Hint
Here are clues for the eight-letter words:1. neuter
2. provide healing substance
3. medicinal liquid
4. returned to a former state
Answer
1. castrate (TART - cas_TRAT_e)2. medicate (ACID - me_DICA_te)
3. liniment (MINI - l_INIM_ent)
4. restored (ROTS - re_STOR_ed)
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