From The Enigma

NPL Magazine

January, 2021

WITZ

In this flat, a nine-letter word (ALL) is broken up into two component words. The OUT word is made up of letters 1, 2, 3, and 9. The IN word is made of letters 4, 5, 6. 7, and 8. 

 

A new exhibit starts today;

Egyptian art is on display.

Some images in ornate frames

And ALLs containing rulers' names.

 

The curator took OUT to mount

In such a way that took account

Of people's common urge to IN - 

In galleries, that's quite a sin.

 

HINT:

The OUT word (letters 1, 2, 3, and 9) is CARE.

 

Answer:

 

CARTOUCHEs

CAR(TOUCH)E