NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle

December 7, 2025

Will Shortz 

 

Reverse the first and last letters of the answer to the first clue to get the answer to the second clue. 

 

For example: Words to a song - Saint for whom the Cyrillic alphabet was named.     

Answer:         LYRIC - CYRIL

 

1. Nutmeg or ginger - Long, heroic poems

 

2. Make a grand speech - Muse of love poetry 

 

3. What a Skull & Crossbones indicates - Wandered around

 

4. Yell - Ten $100 bills, informally

 

5. Assignments for delivery drivers - Former Supreme Court Justice

 

6. Small bag with a shoulder strap - Some gate fasteners 

 

Answers:

 

1. SPICE - EPICS

2. ORATE - ERATO

3. DANGER - RANGED

4. SHOUT - THOUS

5. ROUTES - SOUTER

6. SATCHEL - LATCHES