Gems from old GAMES Magazines XVI

March, 1990

Will Shortz

 

Each word below contains a doubled letter. Change this to a new doubled letter to form a new word. For example, STUBBY would change to STUFFY.

1. Willow

2. Arrest

3. Bullet

4. Grille

5. Cotton

6. Oddish

7. Dazzle

8. Accord

9. Sudden

10. Preppy

11. Choose

12. Allure

13. Missay

14. Assent

15. Puddle

Answers:

 

1. Willow - Winnow

2. Arrest - Attest

3. Bullet - Buffet

4. Grille - Grippe (influenza)

5. Cotton - Common

6. Oddish - Offish

7. Dazzle - Dabble/Dapple

8. Accord - Afford

9. Sudden - Sullen

10. Preppy - Pretty

11. Choose - Cheese

12. Allure - Assure

13. Missay - Midday

14. Assent - Accent

15. Puddle - Puzzle