TRADE OFF XV

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

August, 2025

 

The answers to the clues in each line are words that differ by a single letter - which is given.

 

Ex. Lovers' rendezvous _ _ Y _ _    _ _ U _ _ Firm belief

Ans.                                TRYST      TRUST 

 

1. Border F _ _ _ _ _    C _ _ _ _ _  Cower

2. Observe _ _ T _ _ _    _ _ V _ _ _  Beginner 

3. Cash box _ _ _ _ _ R    _ _ _ _ _ E  Java 

4. Bounce a baby _ _ N _ _ _   _ _ W _ _ _  Lollygag

5. Do over _ _ P _ _ _   _ _ H _ _ _  Microwave, perhaps 

6. Close-fitting hat _ _ _ C _ _    _ _ _ T _ _  Dress 

7. Non-coastal _ N _ _ _ _    _ S _ _ _ _  Atoll 

8. Impede  _ _ _ P _ _    _ _ _ M _ _  Gavel

9. Possibility _ _ _ _ C _   _ _ _ _ G _   Alter 

 

Answers:

 

1. FRINGE - CRINGE 

2. NOTICE - NOVICE

3. COFFER - COFFEE

4. DANDLE - DAWDLE

5. REPEAT - REHEAT

6. CLOCHE - CLOTHE

7. INLAND - ISLAND

8. HAMPER - HAMMER

9. CHANCE - CHANGE