The list below really does make sense once you see the pattern. When you do, write the word which corresponds to each clue in the list.

1X
2N
3I
4M
5RY
6A
7U
8O
9L
10X
11OP

HINTS:
#1: Spell out the numbers.
#2: Anagrams

Answers:

Spell out the numbers and add the accompanying letter(s). Then anagram the result to form a word.

1. ONE + X = OXEN
2. TWO + N = TOWN
3. THREE + I = EITHER
4. FOUR + M = FORUM
5. FIVE + RY = VERIFY
6. SIX + A = AXIS
7. SEVEN + U = VENUES
8. EIGHT + O = HOGTIE
9. NINE + L = LINEN
10. TEN + X = NEXT
11. ELEVEN + OP = ENVELOPE

Credit: Will Shortz
NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle (adapted)
Feb. 2, 2014