NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle
December 5, 2009
Will Shortz

Three six-letter words begin with the letters B, G, and F. The last five letters of all three words are the same and in the same order, but none of the words rhymes with either of the others. What are the three words?

B _ _ _ _ _
G _ _ _ _ _
F _ _ _ _ _

Answer:

BATHER
GATHER
FATHER