CRooked Crossword

October 29, 2017

Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon 

 

What unusual quality do these words share?

 

1. EARTH

2. OPTIC

3. LUMP

4. AUCTION

5. ALLERGY

6. ENERVATE 

 

Answer:

 

By removing one letter and placing it at the front of each clue, an anagram is formed without re-arranging any other letters:

 

1. EARTH - HEART 

2. OPTIC - TOPIC

3. LUMP - PLUM

4. AUCTION - CAUTION

5. ALLERGY - GALLERY

6. ENERVATE - VENERATE