Sunday Puzzle
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On air problem
Each reply is a three-syllable phrase, identify, or phrase by which each syllable begins with “B.”
Ex. Potential results of an infested mattress –> BEDBUG BITE
1. Largeish insect with a stinger
2. Implement for a slugger
3. Luxurious soak in a bathtub
4. Some soft-colored eyes, informally
5. Interval of very excessive birthrates
6. Non secular a part of the nation, informally
7. Massive, lovable oaf
8. Singer/rapper with the 1988 #1 hit “My Prerogative” (as soon as married to Whitney Houston)
9. Companion of Yogi in Hanna-Barbera cartoons
10. Together with each single element, as an account of an argument
11. Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera
Final week’s problem
Final week’s problem got here from Mike Reiss, who’s been a showrunner, author, and producer “The Simpsons.” Consider a common film franchise with many sequels. Hidden in consecutive letters inside its identify is a meals. Substitute that meals with a single letter and you will get one other common movie franchise. What movies are these?
Reply
Star Trek —> Shrek
Winner
Jen Hart of Orangevale, CA.
This week’s problem
This week’s problem comes from Joseph Younger, of St. Cloud, Minn. Identify an animal. The primary 5 letters of its identify spell a spot the place you might discover it. The final 4 letters of this animal will identify one other animal — however one that will ordinarily not be discovered on this place. What animals are these?
If you realize the reply to the problem, submit it under by Thursday, March 26 at 3 p.m. ET. Listeners whose solutions are chosen win an opportunity to play the on-air puzzle.
