NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle
November 6, 2010
Will Shortz (adapted)

Each of the six words below can be followed by a different word, but according to the same pattern. Can you determine the pattern and find the words?

1. TEA
2. LAP
3. SALAD
4. GOOSE
5. GUARD
6. PLASTIC

HINTS:
#1: With the new word, each expression will be a familiar two-word phrase.
#2: The new words are formed by using certain letters from the clue words.

Answers:

Each clue word can be followed by a new word beginning with the last letter of the clue word  and ending with first letter of the clue word:

1. TEA ACT
2. LAP POOL
3. SALAD DAYS
4. GOOSE EGG
5. GUARD DOG
6. PLASTIC CUP