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Beginning with "ri", add letters from the given pool to create a nine-letter word meaning "making provision for the future". Do not rearrange the letters as you go. In this teaser, you will add two letters in the last two steps.
Pool: O T P V D N E
1) RI
2) _ _ _
3) _ _ _ _
4) _ _ _ _ _
5) _ _ _ _ _ _ _
6) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
The hint gives definitions for each additional word.
Pool: O T P V D N E
1) RI
2) _ _ _
3) _ _ _ _
4) _ _ _ _ _
5) _ _ _ _ _ _ _
6) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
The hint gives definitions for each additional word.
Hint
2) To make free: relieve3) To sit and travel on
4) A company of lions
5) To meet a need
Answer
1) RI2) RID
3) RIDE
4) PRIDE
5) PROVIDE
6) PROVIDENT
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