NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle

November 17, 2024

Will Shortz

 

Can you name two things in each given category that start with the same three letters?

 

For example, given the category MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, you could answer VIOLIN and VIOLA.

 

1. Colors

2. U.S. states

3. U.S. state capitals

4. Body parts

5. Board games

6 Insects 

7. Breakfast cereals

8. New York Universities 

9. Southern California cities

 

Answers:

 

1. GREEN - GREY

2. ALABAMA - ALASKA

3. HARTFORD - HARRISBURG

4. CHEEK - CHEST

5. CHESS - CHECKERS

6. BEE - BEETLE

7. FROOT LOOPS - FROSTED FLAKES

8. COLGATE - COLUMBIA 

9. VENICE - VENTURA