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A Dodgy Character
Fill in the sentence below so that the first two words combine to make the third word. For example, given "The _____ of the group was extremely _____, not just physically, for he was also particularly _____", you would fill in HEAD, STRONG, and HEADSTRONG.
The guilty _____ fitted the classic _____ for such a character, highlighted by the fact that he looked to constantly _____ his next move.
The guilty _____ fitted the classic _____ for such a character, highlighted by the fact that he looked to constantly _____ his next move.
Hint
He's a criminal type, but a very thoughtful one.Answer
CON, TEMPLATE, CONTEMPLATEHide Hint Show Hint Hide Answer Show Answer
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Hah. I got it! Yeah!
Nov 06, 2002
2 hard
I agree with cookie too hard.
Oh well... I'm pleased to see that I at least stumped some people ;) . Thanks for stopping by .
Good teaser. I got MAN, AGE, MANAGE but your answer is much better.
Thanks
I got man, age, manage too
oh well I suppose your answer will have to do
oh well I suppose your answer will have to do
Well now aren't you a smarty ... well done. I'll give you top marks for that other answer even though mine fits better
Thanks
I like riddles that make me think. I didn't get this one but both given answers are very good.
For some unknown reason,the answer popped into my head quickly.
Well, I didn't get it, not even close. But I did try!! Thanks for posting.
Tough one Very clever.
I got the first part right!
Very clever, but too hard for me.Thanks.
I wouldn't have thought of 'template' in a million years!
Hah, I got it, well done, well done!!
I got so hung up on 'profile' being the second word that I never could get beyond it. NIce one!
I couldn't get it, either.
Good one, though
Good one, though
I got con then I knew the two words combined had to be something to do with thinking. I was stumped after that, but when I saw the answer I had to hit myself (literally). Great teaser.
I really enjoyed this teaser. Thank you.
I had MAN, AGE and MANAGE too, but it doesn't really fit all that great Nice teaser.
Difficult but fun.
I wasn't able to solve it.
I wasn't able to solve it.
Template? You are kidding, right??
I like the one that says "man" and "age" a lot better. How many of us know or use the word template? Show off!
I like the one that says "man" and "age" a lot better. How many of us know or use the word template? Show off!
Oct 02, 2011
Contemplate is NOT a compound word, which is what your example implied...for this reason it is a poor teaser, in my opinion.
AROB. I still find this EZ. A to G & S
My thinking was the same as Babe's. I was thinking the second word was "profile" or even "mold", but I would never use the word "template" in reference to a person, only to a thing. Happy Sunday, friends
Still didn't get it. Oh, well, Hi to G & K.
Just a nitpick, but shouldn't it be fit instead of fitted?
I stand by my 2011 comment. Template hardly fits in here at all. It certainly does not fit the description of a person. At least not in my dictionary (
I agree with those who feel 'template' does not work well as the answer. I do like man+age=manage. IT, in my opinion, makes more sense.
I can't believe it took 9 years from the first comment for someone to comment on the use of the word "fitted".
This teaser is now 12 years old, perhaps it is time it is retired.
I can't believe it took 9 years from the first comment for someone to comment on the use of the word "fitted".
This teaser is now 12 years old, perhaps it is time it is retired.
Man Age I needed the hint.
That was so hard! Very good!
I'd like to know if there's a way to have to click on the answer, not the hint, so I wouldn't see the answer first. Good teaser, regardless-
This was a tough one. Not my favorite! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates this holiday! Otherwise, have a nice day all!!
I was just wondering, does Doehead ever get stumped on a teaser? He always says it is easy. How nice to be so smart. I am a dummy who keeps right on trying and sometimes I get it also.
Enjoyable, fun and easy teaser to kickoff the Thanksgiving holiday; Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Brainglers.
Ditto to gaylewolf's comment .
I agree with Pamiam63!
I got the example one (without looking ahead) and thought the concept was really clever. So for that I am happy with this teaser, even if I didn't get the real question.
Is there such a thing as an innocent con?
Isn't: "Guilty Con", Tautology?
I don't think template works either?
I like many others had: 'Manage'( fits better )
Isn't: "Guilty Con", Tautology?
I don't think template works either?
I like many others had: 'Manage'( fits better )
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