MIND FLEXERS CXLIV

Answer each clue by matching it with one of the choices below. The relationships are disguised by double meanings, altered spacing within words, and/or other wordplay.

1. Twin city

2. Microwave 

3. Visitor center 

4. Invasive plant 

5. Preacher's gift 

6. Go to the dogs 

7. Oak, Ruth, Pine

8. Place to be spotted 

9. He's met his match 

10. Take second or third

 

CHOICES:

a. Babe in the woods

b. Spy

c. Ripple

d. Bridegroom

e. Sit

f. Mush

g. Rome 

h. Past or present

i. Gym

j. Steal

 

Answers:

 

1. g - Rome (Romulus and Remus)

2. c - Ripple (micro wave)

3. e - Sit (viSITor)

4. b - Spy

5. h - Past or present (pastor present)

6. f - Mush

7. a - Babe in the woods (Babe Ruth)

8. i - Gym

9. d - Bridegroom

10. j - Steal (baseball) 

 

Credits:

1: Jack Hatchett

2: John Peterman

3: Scott Hogan

4: Brain Callahan

5: John Kugelman

6: Zhouqin Burnikel  

7: Rich Katz

8. Joe Marangell

9: Will Shortz

10. Craig Stowe