STUMPERS CXXXV

The same five letters, though not in the same order, can fill the blanks to make five common words.

1. D _ _ _ _ _
2. _ _ _ _ _ H
3. W _ _ _ _ _
4. _ _ _ _ _ R
5. T _ _ _ _ _

HINT:
The five letters can be arranged to form two common words (anagrams).

Answer:

The letters are, in alphabetical order, A, E, H, R, T - which can be arranged to spell either EARTH or HEART:

1. DEARTH
2. HEARTH
3. WREATH
4. RATHER
5. THREAT