HOMOGRAPHS CVI

What single word satisfies both or all of the meanings?

1. A bird

    A long steel bar

    To speak harshly to someone or about something

 

2. A bird

    A stringed, flying toy

    To write fraudulent checks

 

3. Medicine to be swallowed whole

   An annoying or disagreeable person

4. Bear responsibility  

    The side of a highway

 

5. Fire debris

    Hardwood trees 

6. Behave ostentatiously

    Spectators' seating area

 

7. Immature insect

    Mythical maiden 

8. Vulgar, coarse words 

     Solemn promise, sworn pledge

 

Answers:

 

1. RAIL

2. KITE

3. PILL

4. SHOULDER

5. ASHES

6. GRANDSTAND

7. NYMPH

8. OATH

 

Credit:
4-8: Todd Kreisman

        GAMES/World of Puzzles

        April, 2025