Each expression below contains an obviously wrong word. These wrong words can be changed into the correct words according to a certain pattern. This pattern can in turn be expressed in a phrase which has to do with space flight. Can you determine the pattern, the correct words, and the pattern's name?

1. NUCLEAR ARMS RAG
2. QUEEN ANNE'S LAG
3. BRAG FOR IMPACT
4. THE PRIG IS RIGHT

Answers:

The correct words are:
1. RACE
2. LACE
3. BRACE
4. PRICE

The pattern is that in the clues G has been substituted for CE.

The name of the pattern is G-FORCE - as in G FOR CE.

Credit: LA Times Crossword
October 7, 2011
Pete Muller
G-FORCE