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Behead 7
When you behead a word, you remove the first letter and still have a valid word. You will be given clues for the two words, longer word first.
Example: Begin -> Sour, acidic
Answer: The words are Start and Tart.
1. Delayed -> Delighted
2. Dresses -> Possesses
3. Duplicate -> Solitary
4. Contemplated -> Employed
5. Useless -> Useful
6. Falling behind -> Feature to prevent falling
7. Holds waste water -> Holds drinking water
8. Poke with a stick -> A pole or stick
Example: Begin -> Sour, acidic
Answer: The words are Start and Tart.
1. Delayed -> Delighted
2. Dresses -> Possesses
3. Duplicate -> Solitary
4. Contemplated -> Employed
5. Useless -> Useful
6. Falling behind -> Feature to prevent falling
7. Holds waste water -> Holds drinking water
8. Poke with a stick -> A pole or stick
Hint
The shorter words start with these letters:1. E
2. O
3. L
4. U
5. U
6. R
7. E
8. R
Answer
1. Belated -> Elated2. Gowns -> Owns
3. Clone -> Lone
4. Mused -> Used
5. Futile -> Utile
6. Trailing -> Railing
7. Sewer -> Ewer
8. Prod -> Rod
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