NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle

October 26, 2025

Will Shortz 

 

Change the first and last letters of each word below to get the name of a major U.S. city. 

 

Ex: JURORS - AURORA (Colorado or Illinois)

 

1. BALLAD

2. MOST OF

3. CUNEAL

4. KOPEKS

5. SIERRA

6. RELENT

7. NUNCIO

8. NUGENT

9. FUR HAT

10. RUSTIC

 

Answers:

 

1. DALLAS

2. BOSTON

3. JUNEAU

4. TOPEKA

5. PIERRE

6. HELENA

7. MUNCIE

8. EUGENE

9. DURHAM

10. AUSTIN