NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle
July 31, 2016
Will Shortz

Each of the following pairs of words has something in common. What is it?

1. RATE - NERD
2. LEAP - GRIN
3. LEAP - SHAY
4. TOPE - DRAB
5. COOL - STUN
6. RARE - SHUT
7. LATH - POST

Answers:

Both words in each pair can be anagrammed into synonyms:

1. TEAR - REND
2. PEAL - RING
3. PALE - ASHY
4. POET - BARD
5. LOCO - NUTS
6. REAR - TUSH
7. HALT - STOP