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Word Pyramids: World Countries VII
In these Word Pyramids, the first letter is given to you (which is the first answer). Use the clues to build the pyramid to find the answer. In each consecutive answer, a letter is added to the previous answer. However, the answer letters might not be in the same order. Good Luck!!
Starting letter: S
Clues:
1. Symbol for the element with an atomic weight of 74.9(2)
2. The continuous body of salt water covering most of the earth's surface
3. An open container, as of glass or porcelain, used for holding flowers or for ornamentation.
4. Rescued from harm, danger, or loss.
5. To recommend; suggest
6. Something contrived, as a mechanical device or a clever plan.
7. An island country in the Indian Ocean, consisting of 19 atolls made up of more than 2,000 coral islands.
Starting letter: S
Clues:
1. Symbol for the element with an atomic weight of 74.9(2)
2. The continuous body of salt water covering most of the earth's surface
3. An open container, as of glass or porcelain, used for holding flowers or for ornamentation.
4. Rescued from harm, danger, or loss.
5. To recommend; suggest
6. Something contrived, as a mechanical device or a clever plan.
7. An island country in the Indian Ocean, consisting of 19 atolls made up of more than 2,000 coral islands.
Hint
Southwest of Sri LankaAnswer
SAS
SEA
VASE
SAVED
ADVISE
DEVISAL
MALDIVES
Settled by various groups from southern Asia, the islands were converted to Islam in the 12th century. The Maldives became a self-governing British protectorate in 1887 and achieved independence as a sultanate and subsequently as a republic.
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