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Back in Forth 17
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. pi____le (lure, enticement)
2. li____ed (open meshed fabrics)
3. ex____es (break suddenly)
4. g____ins (story)
Example: di____ve (a defeat)
Answer: dissolve ("A defeat" gives you LOSS, which is placed backwards in the blank: di_SSOL_ve.)
1. pi____le (lure, enticement)
2. li____ed (open meshed fabrics)
3. ex____es (break suddenly)
4. g____ins (story)
Hint
Here are clues for the eight-letter words:1. deserving sympathy; pathetic
2. heard
3. wide, open areas
4. edible jellies
Answer
1. pitiable (BAIT - pi_TIAB_le)2. listened (NETS - li_STEN_ed)
3. expanses (SNAP - ex_PANS_es)
4. gelatins (TALE - g_ELAT_ins)
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