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Start with an seven-letter animal and I'll give you a clue to its meaning. The next word will have one letter less and may need unscrambling. Begin to add letters at question #7, up to a six-letter animal.
1. Nocturnal mammal that "wears a mask". (7 letters)
2. Mexican brand of beer. (6 letters)
3. A soft hum or soothing voice. (5 letters)
4. Tall vegetable plant that produces kernels and ears. (4 letters)
5. A convict. (3 letters)
6. Opposite of 'yes'. (2 letters)
7. A very long period of time. (3 letters)
8. A prophetic sign of an event about to happen. (4 letters)
9. Currency. (5 letters)
10. A primate that often dwells in trees and is known for a love of bananas. (6 letters)
Hint will reveal the first letter of #5 and #7.
1. Nocturnal mammal that "wears a mask". (7 letters)
2. Mexican brand of beer. (6 letters)
3. A soft hum or soothing voice. (5 letters)
4. Tall vegetable plant that produces kernels and ears. (4 letters)
5. A convict. (3 letters)
6. Opposite of 'yes'. (2 letters)
7. A very long period of time. (3 letters)
8. A prophetic sign of an event about to happen. (4 letters)
9. Currency. (5 letters)
10. A primate that often dwells in trees and is known for a love of bananas. (6 letters)
Hint will reveal the first letter of #5 and #7.
Hint
5. C7. E
Answer
1. Raccoon2. Corona
3. Croon
4. Corn
5. Con
6. No
7. Eon
8. Omen
9. Money
10. Monkey
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