DROP A LETTER - GET A NEW WORD CXXXV

Drop one letter from each word and re-arrange the remaining letter to get new words. #1-4 are related.

1. NAPLES 

2. CAMPUS

3. BEYOND 

4. TROPICAL

5. SHIELD

6. OYSTER

7. FORFEIT

8. SHUTTLE

9. REGIMENT 

10 RACCOON 

 

HINTS:

First letters of the new words:

1. A

2. S

3. E

4. A

5. S

6. S

7. E

8. S

9. M

10. C

 

Answers:

 

1. ASPEN

2. SUMAC

3. EBONY

4. APRICOT - - - Trees
5. SIDLE

6. STORY

7. EFFORT

8. SLEUTH

9. MEETING

10. CORONA  

 

Credit:

1-4: Bob Stigger

        GAMES/World of Puzzles

        December, 2025