NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle

September 8, 2024

Will Shortz

Change one letter in each word in the pairs below to get a pair of antonyms

For example: BLOAT - SICK  = FLOAT - SINK

1. EXPANSIVE - CHEAT

2. BREAD - MARROW

3. THROB - WATCH

4. HEAVED - WELL

5. BRINE - BROOM 

6. OVEN - CLOSET

7. PLAID - FANNY

8. WORN - PRAY

Answers:

 

1. EXPENSIVE - CHEAP

2. BROAD - NARROW

3. THROW - CATCH

4. HEAVEN - HELL

5. BRIDE - GROOM

6. OPEN - CLOSED

7. PLAIN - FANCY

8. WORK - PLAY