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Curtail 5
When you curtail a word, you remove the last letter and still have a valid word. You will be given clues for the two words, longer word first.
Example: Begin -> Heavenly body
Answer: The words are Start and Star.
1. Soapsuds -> Woodworking machine
2. Discover -> Fish part
3. Glue -> Gone before
4. Dismissed from the mind -> Do without
5. Boast -> Supporting undergarment
6. Woman -> Boy
7. A harsh, rumbling sound -> Become larger
8. Area cut by a scythe's swing -> Hit swiftly
Example: Begin -> Heavenly body
Answer: The words are Start and Star.
1. Soapsuds -> Woodworking machine
2. Discover -> Fish part
3. Glue -> Gone before
4. Dismissed from the mind -> Do without
5. Boast -> Supporting undergarment
6. Woman -> Boy
7. A harsh, rumbling sound -> Become larger
8. Area cut by a scythe's swing -> Hit swiftly
Hint
The words start with these letters:1. L
2. F
3. P
4. F
5. B
6. L
7. G
8. S
Answer
1. Lather -> Lathe2. Find -> Fin
3. Paste -> Past
4. Forgot -> Forgo
5. Brag -> Bra
6. Lady -> Lad
7. Growl -> Grow
8. Swath -> Swat
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