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Anagram Dictionary 36
You are given five words and five definitions. Each of the words can be anagrammed into a two word phrase that fits one of the definitions. Your task is to assign each definition to its corresponding word. Example - cobalt: to hit a feline in a high arc (cat lob).
Words: blackout, electronic, hypnotism, regulate, whisker
Definitions:
"the opening in the fence must be kept closed when not in use", for example
a method of securing a certain brass musical instrument
fake fog
the danger of felling a tree
the middle spring
Words: blackout, electronic, hypnotism, regulate, whisker
Definitions:
"the opening in the fence must be kept closed when not in use", for example
a method of securing a certain brass musical instrument
fake fog
the danger of felling a tree
the middle spring
Answer
blackout: a method of securing a certain brass musical instrument (tuba lock)electronic: the middle spring (center coil)
hypnotism: fake fog (phony mist)
regulate: "the opening in the fence must be kept closed when not in use", for example (gate rule)
whisker: the danger of felling a tree (hew risk)
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Love this whole series! This one was a bit easier for me than most. I guessed two of the answers directly from the clue, then just had to find the anagram. Eliminating some of the anagram words then makes the other clues easier. Phone mist was my favorite here. I can't justify why.
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