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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. dis____s (dry champagne)
2. f____ies (a drink)
3. de____ed (drinks slowly)
4. ruc____k (barrel)
Example: di____ve (a defeat)
Answer: dissolve ("A defeat" gives you LOSS, which is placed backwards in the blank: di_SSOL_ve.)
1. dis____s (dry champagne)
2. f____ies (a drink)
3. de____ed (drinks slowly)
4. ruc____k (barrel)
Hint
Here are clues for the eight-letter words:1. interrupts
2. things with no cost
3. looked down on
4. backpack
Answer
1. disturbs (BRUT - dis_TURB_s)2. freebies (BEER - f_REEB_ies)
3. despised (SIPS - de_SPIS_ed)
4. rucksack (CASK - ruc_KSAC_k)
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