NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle
July 23, 2107
Will Shortz

Each clue below suggests an animal preceded by a similarly sounding adjective ending in Y. For example, a suspicious swimmer would be a FISHY FISH.

1. Flying nutcase
2. Powerful arachnid
3. Hirsute hopper

Answers:

1. BATTY BAT
2. MIGHTY MITE
3. HAIRY HARE