NY Times Crossword
July 23, 2006
Fred Piscop
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What do the following words have in common (other than ending in E)?

1. ROSE
2. PATE
3. LAME
4. CURE
5. RESUME
6. EXPOSE

Answer:

The last E of each word can be accented (with the long A sound) to form a new word, adopted into English from the French. 

Puzzle title: FOREIGN ACCENT(adapted)