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Naming Names
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Language brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.Language
In each equation below, part of a common name has been replaced with a definition for a word that is contained within that name. By answering the definition and completing the equation, you will find the name.
(Ric + difficult = ric + hard = Richard)
1. Wrath + ne =
2. O + friend =
3. I + morose + ora =
4. B + building extension + e =
5. S + relate a story + a =
(Ric + difficult = ric + hard = Richard)
1. Wrath + ne =
2. O + friend =
3. I + morose + ora =
4. B + building extension + e =
5. S + relate a story + a =
Hint
They are all female names.Answer
1. Ire + ne = Irene2. O+ pal = Opal
3. I + sad + ora = Isadora
4. B + ell + e = Belle
5. S + tell + a = Stella
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