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Go With the Flow 3
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For each of the following, use the clue words to help you find three words that are linked to each other through their last two letters and first two letters of the subsequent word.
The 1st word's last two letters are the same as the first two letters of the 2nd word, and the 2nd word's last two letters are the same as the first two letters of the 3rd word.
Example: exchange / exit / come back Answer: traDE / DEpartuRE / REturn
1. less than less / sneaking around / process mentally
2. purplish red / it takes two / departed
3. bean curd / after today / save
4. stinging insect / make waves / get smaller
The 1st word's last two letters are the same as the first two letters of the 2nd word, and the 2nd word's last two letters are the same as the first two letters of the 3rd word.
Example: exchange / exit / come back Answer: traDE / DEpartuRE / REturn
1. less than less / sneaking around / process mentally
2. purplish red / it takes two / departed
3. bean curd / after today / save
4. stinging insect / make waves / get smaller
Answer
1. least / stealth / think2. magenta / tango / gone
3. tofu / future / rescue
4. wasp / splash / shrink
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Very fun. I used "retain" instead of "rescue" for save, taking the piggy bank interpretation instead of the superhero interpretation.
Still a perfectly valid answer. Bonus points to you, since you "flowed" in an unintended direction! Thanks Snowdog!
Nice, fun-filled teaser, thanks!
Could not get no. 2 though; not that familiar with "Magenta"?
Could not get no. 2 though; not that familiar with "Magenta"?
Thanks markw1. Glad you liked it!
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