X MARKS THE SPOT II
GAMES/World of Puzzles
April, 2018
Scott Erdman

The answer to each clue below is a word or name ending in X. With one exception, each answer begins with a different letter.

1. Finger used for pointing
2. Artificial, as fur
3. False kidnapping claim, for example
4. Be more cunning than
5. Clumsy oaf
6. Pioneering photocopying company
7. Tippy-top
8. Eponym of a classic riddle
9. "Mind you own ____________!"
10. Essence
11. Whirlpool
12. Person or thing that seems to bring bad luck
13. Like certain numbers or vitamins
14. Suited for both men and women
15. Wasp's midsection
16. Kind of car, kite, office, score, or seat
17. Seemingly contradictory truth
18. Address book alternative
19. When daytime equals nighttime
20. Tailless cat

Answers:

1. Index
2. Faux
3. Hoax
4. Outfox
5. Lummox
6. Xerox
7. Apex
8. Sphinx
9. Beeswax
10. Crux
11. Vortex
12. Jinx
13. Complex
14. Unisex
15. Thorax
16. Box
17. Paradox
18. Rolodex
19. Equinox
20. Manx