Wednesday, July 1, 2020

FALSE COMPOUNDS III

GAMES/World of Puzzles
May, 2020
R.H. Wei (adapted)

Can you think of a word that could be added to each word below to make a false compound? For example, given ANT, you could add either HEM or ELOPE to get ANTHEM or ANTELOPE - both of which are false compounds. The first letter of the second word is given below as a hint. Other answers are possible.

1. KIT
2. FUR
3. BUD
4. BUT
5. CAM
6. EAR
7. LEG
8. HAD
9. SAC
10. BAT

HINTS:
First letter of the second word:
1. KIT + T
2. FUR + L
3. BUD + G
4. BUT + T
5. CAM + E
6. EAR + W
7. LEG + E
8. HAD + D
9. SAC + R
10. BAT + R

Hinted Answers:

1. KITTEN
2. FURLONG
3. BUDGET
4. BUTTON
5. CAMERA
6. EARWIG
7. LEGEND
8. HADDOCK
9. SACRED
10. BATHER


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