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NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle

April 30, 2023

Bob Bickle

Presented by Will Shortz

 

Think of a five-letter word that names something people complain about. Add a letter and re-arrange the letters to name an example of one of those things. Add another letter and re-arrange the letters to name a possible remedy for those things. 

Answer:

 

PAINS

SPRAIN

ASPIRIN