The cueword SIX can be answered by either of two six-letter words which differ by only a single letter.

We really ought to be in school;

We really ought to learn.

But now the weather's getting cool -

The ice demands its turn.

We've got our puck and skates and

   sticks - 

Today we're going to play SIX. 

Answers:

 

HOCKEY

HOOKEY 

 

Credit:

The Enigma

May, 2021

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