RULES RULE --- MOSTLY

The iconic spelling rule "i" before "e" except after "c" has exceptions. Below are clues to twelve of them:

1. Strange, very strange
2. Spunky
3. Darwin's Origin of _____
4. Montana National Park
5. Mexican ranch/plantation
6. It can keep you awake.
7. Getting the job done quickly and well
8. A number

9. That little voice that tells you to do the right thing

10. 150 pounds, for example

11. 6' 2", for example

12. Choice words

Answers:

1. Weird
2. Feisty
3. Species
4. Glacier
5. Hacienda

6. Caffeine
7. Efficient
8. Eight

9. Conscience

10. Weight

11. Height

12. Either/neither