Brain Teasers
Delete a Letter 45
Each pair of definitions is for two words, where the second word is the first word with a letter deleted (example: brand & band). The length of the first word in each pair is provided, along with the position of the deleted letter to obtain the second word.
1) a unit of time (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) a type of insect
2) to entreat or implore (4 letters) & (delete 1st letter) a stream of material particles travelling in the same line
3) a strongly desired goal or purpose (5 letters) & (delete 1st letter) to widen the opening of a hole
4) at a greater distance (7 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) one that originates or institutes
1) a unit of time (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) a type of insect
2) to entreat or implore (4 letters) & (delete 1st letter) a stream of material particles travelling in the same line
3) a strongly desired goal or purpose (5 letters) & (delete 1st letter) to widen the opening of a hole
4) at a greater distance (7 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) one that originates or institutes
Answer
1) month & moth2) pray & ray
3) dream & ream
4) farther & father
Hide Answer Show Answer
What Next?
View a Similar Brain Teaser...
If you become a registered user you can vote on this brain teaser, keep track of which ones you have seen, and even make your own.
Solve a Puzzle
Comments hidden to avoid spoilers.
Follow Braingle!