FAMILY TIES XXXVI

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without changing the order of the letters, change one letter in each of the words to form four related words.

1. ROBE, CORE, STRONG, SWINE

2. MONEY, WONDER, AMPLE, SCROLL

3. SHACK, BRANCH, BUFFER, LEAST

4. COWL, WOLF, BANK, YAM

5. WOO, WREN, THERE, HOP

6. HEAR, PINE, STUCK, WOUND

7. PEAT, CRIME, RIND, JIGGLE 

Answers:

1. Rope, Cord, String, Twine

2. Mosey, Wander, Amble, Stroll

3. Snack, Brunch, Buffet, Feast

4. Howl, Woof, Bark, Yap

5. Who, When, Where, How

6. Heap, Pile, Stack, Mound

7. Peal, Chime, Ring, Jingle  

FAMILY TIES XXXV

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each word to form four related words.

 

Example: WICK, POD, SHRUB, SQUIRT

                  WINK, NOD, SHRUG, SQUINT - Body movements

 

1. Curl, Flint, Pinch, Lab

 

2. Ogre, Lock, Perk, Lear

 

3. Stung, Beat, Art, Deem

 

4. Plaid, Oven, Blurt, Prank

 

5. Concept, Price, Ago, Sanity

 

6. Suit, Slop, Resist, Tease

 

7. Elect, Excel, Just, Edict

 

8. Hardy, Fester, Nap, Cadger

 

Answers:

 

1. Hurl, Fling, Pitch, Lob  

2. Ogle, Look, Peek, Leer

3. Stunt, Feat, Act, Deed

4. Plain, Open, Blunt, Frank

5. Conceit, Pride, Ego, Vanity

6. Quit, Stop, Desist, Cease

7. Eject, Expel, Oust, Evict

9. Harry, Pester, Nag, Badger  

 

                   

FAMILY TIES XXXIV

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to form four related words. 

Example: BADGE, MERRY, ARM, CANON

                 BARGE, FERRY, ARC, CANOE - - - Watercraft

 

1. Sofa, Pea, Wane, Mild

2. Crew, Lard, Cinch, Gawk

3. Bare, Drill, Sauce, Pooch

4. Start, Wide, Clover, Fright

5. Job, Spring, Pun, Lode

6. Golf, Brash, Fellow, Strap

7. Feet, Sulk, Cool, Crept

8. Wick, Pod, Shrub, Squirt

 

Answers:

 

1. Soda, Tea, Wine, Milk

2. Crow, Lark, Finch, Hawk

3. Bake, Grill, Saute, Poach

4. Smart, Wise, Clever, Bright

5. Jog, Sprint, Run, Lope

6. Gold, Brass, Yellow, Straw

7. Felt, Silk, Wool, Crepe

8. Wink, Nod, Shrug, Squint                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

FAMILY TIES XXXIII

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to make four related words.

Example: TIN, HOUR, THREW, SEVER

                 TEN, FOUR, THREE, SEVEN - - - Numbers

 

1. RISE, SHORN, HUSH, SCENE

2. BADGE, MERRY, ARM, CANON

3. SHALE, SELL, UTTER, BEAKER

4. MONK, SHORN, PEER, HAUNT

5. GRANGE, TEAR, PUCK, PREEN 

Answers:

 

1. Rose, Thorn, Bush, Scent

2. Barge, Ferry, Arc, Canoe

3. Whale, Seal, Otter, Beaver

4. Mock, Scorn, Jeer, Taunt

5. Orange, Teal, Puce, Green

FAMILY TIES XXXII 

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

September, 2022

 

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to form four related words.

 

Example: FOUL, RIP, BLURS, PUP

                SOUL, RAP, BLUES, POP - - - Kinds of music

 

1. KIND, QUERN, RACK, ACT

2. TIN, HOUR, THREW, SEVER

3. PLANT, SLIDER, PET, LIGHTER

4. SLAVER, CARTON, NOON, BARON

5. SLUDGE, SCOUTER, CONCH, BAGGY 

Answers:

 

1. King, Queen, Jack, Ace

2. Ten, Four, Three, Seven

3. Plane, Glider, Jet, Fighter

4. Silver, Carbon, Neon, Boron

5. Sledge, Scooter, Coach, Buggy

FAMILY TIES XXXI

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles 

Summer, 2022

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the order of the letters, change one letter in each of the words to make four related words.

Example:WARM, BURN, SOLO, ACHE

                FARM, BARN, SILO, ACRE

1. RIDER, LATE, PEND, PEA

2. BARE, ROOST, SAUCE, PRY

3. WORSE, SLEEP, GNAT, FIG

4. SOFA, CATER, MILD, WIRE

5. NIFTY, HERO, ORE, NICE

6. FOUL, RIP, BLURS, PUP

7. EASY, MOUTH, WENT, WORTH

8. GRANGE, TEAR, PUCK, PREEN

 

Answers:

 

1. River, Lake, Pond, Sea

2. Bake, Roast, Saute, Fry

3. Horse, Sheep, Goat, Pig

4. Soda, Water, Milk, Wine

5. Fifty, Zero, One, Nine

6. Soul, Rap, Blues, Pop

7. East, South, West, North

8. Orange, Teal, Puce, Green

 

 

FAMILY TIES XXX

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

May, 2022 

 

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to make four related words.  

 

Example: CREEK, HOSE, CHIC, PROW

                CHEEK, NOSE, CHIN, BROW 

 

1. COIN, CURT, SPINAL, TWICE

2. BRAIN, PLANK, CUR, NUS

3. STAY, COVET, ALOUD, SUE

4. WARM, BURN, SOLO, ACHE

5. CLAY, HOVEL, POET, THERE

6. ANGLE, SHIP, HIM, KNEW

7. CLAD, PLATED, CHEEKY, MERCY 

 

Answers:

 

1. Coil, Curl, Spiral, Twine

2. Train, Plane, Car, Bus

3. Star, Comet, Cloud, Sun

4. Farm, Barn, Silo, Acre

5. Play, Novel, Poem, Theme

6. Ankle, Shin, Hip, Knee

7. Glad, Elated, Cheery, Merry 

FAMILY TIES XXIX

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

January, 2021

 

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to make four related words.

 

Example: EMIT, PRANCE, KINK, CHAR

                 EMIR, PRINCE, KING, CZAR

 

1. COFFER, EIDER, SILK, SOFA

2. CREEK,, HOSE, CHIC, PROW

3. GIBLET, STERN, GLOSS, MUM

4. SONNET, BAWLER, BESET, FEN

5. STONY, CABLE, TALC, MOTH

6. DANCE, SMEAR, SWORN, SOBER

7. PAISLEY, BASIC, CLOSE, THEME

8. GARRET, RUBS, JAPE, OVAL

9. GIGGLE, SWARD, PROVE, FROCK

10. REQUEST, TENSION, RELATE, DOWDY

Answers:

 

1.  Coffee, Cider, Milk, Soda

2.  Cheek, Nose, Chin, Brow

3. Goblet, Stein, Glass, Mug

4. Bonnet, Bowler, Beret, Fez

5. Story, Fable, Tale, Myth

6. Lance, Spear, Sword, Saber

7. Parsley, Basil, Clove, Thyme

8. Garnet, Ruby, Jade, Opal

9. Gaggle, Swarm, Drove, Flock

10. Bequest, Pension, Rebate, Dowry

 

 

 

 

FAMILY TIES XXVIII

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

February, 2021

 

Each group contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to form four related words.

 

Example: MOOSE, STACK, LUMP, TAX

                LOOSE,  SLACK, LIMP,   LAX 

1. HOLD, SIN, ICON, LEND

2. POUCH, TOIL, SIMPER, SAUCE

3. FLASH, DIAL, GRASS, GIBLET

4. FORGE, PUSS, CAB, STOVE

5. INKING, BAG, GROVE, VASE

6. EMIT, PRANCE, KINK, CHAR

Answers:

 

1. Gold, Tin, Iron, Lead

2. Poach, Boil, Simmer, Saute

3. Flask, Vial, Glass, Goblet

4. Force, Push, Jab, Shove

5. Inning, Bat, Glove, Base

6. Emir, Prince, King, Czar

FAMILY TIES XXVII

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

May, 2021

 

Each group contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to form four related words.

 

Example: RISE, LILT, PATSY, IRES

                 ROSE, LILY, PANSY, IRIS

 

1. REWARD, PATCH, MAZE, VIED

2. PLANER, COVET, MOOD, STIR

3. CLUTTER, PACKET, POISE, PIN

4. MOOSE, STACK, LUMP, TAX

5. GREASE, PLEAD, CRIME, BOLD 

Answers:

 

1. Regard, Watch, Gaze, View

2. Planet, Comet, Moon, Star

3. Clatter, Racket, Noise, Din

4. Loose, Slack, Limp, Lax

5. Crease, Pleat, Crimp, Fold

FAMILY TIES XXVI

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles 

February 1, 2021

 

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to make four related words.

 

1. DOWN, NEON, DUNK, LIGHT

2. RAID, SHOW, SLEPT, TAIL

3. CABLE, SHELL, CHAIN, SOFT

4. SCARE, KITTEN, GROVE, HOT

5. HOLLY, BERRY, SAPPY, GRAD

6. MUSSED, GRAB, SCRIMP, OUSTER

7. BOOK, SLIPPED, MILE, BLOG

8. MILD, PEA, COLD, WAVER

9. FELL, BENDS, FLITTER, POINT

10. MANE, COO, WORSE, SEW 

Answers:

 

1. Dawn, Noon, Dusk, Night

2. Rain, Snow, Sleet, Hail

3. Table, Shelf, Chair, Sofa

4. Scarf, Mitten, Glove, Hat

5. Jolly, Merry, Happy, Glad

6. Mussel, Crab, Shrimp, Oyster

7. Boot, Slipper, Mule, Clog

8. Milk, Tea, Cola, Water

9. Felt, Beads, Glitter, Paint

10. Mare, Cow, Horse, Sow

 

FAMILY TIES XXV

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

January, 2022

 

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to form four related words.  

1. BINGE, BRIDLE, POWER, CHEST

2. AMPLE, LIMO, DARE, TEACH

3. TICKLE, NICK, LASS, HUNT

4. GOLD, JOCKEY, POLE, SEATING

5. SALOON, MULLED, MARGIN, SPARK'

6. SILT, PYLON, WOOD, FEET

7. PEST, COLLAR, RAID, BOUND

8. DRAM, EITHER, CORNER, HELLO

9. BOW, RATTLER, TRAIT, PIPER

10. DANGER, SWORN, FOWL, SAFER

Answers:

 

1. Bingo, Bridge, Poker, Chess

2. Apple, Lime, Date, Peach

3. Tackle, Kick, Pass, Punt

4. Golf, Hockey, Polo, Skating

5. Salmon, Mullet, Marlin, Shark

6. Silk, Nylon, Wool, Felt

7. Peso, Dollar, Rand, Pound

8. Drum, Zither, Cornet, Cello

9. Boa, Rattler, Krait, Viper

10. Dagger, Sword, Foil, Saber

FAMILY TIES XXIV

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

August, 2020

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to form four related words.

1. BEGET, FOWLER, FEW, CUP

2. IMMERSE, PASSIVE, VASE, HUGS

3. SNAIL, KNOB, TINGLE, FLUSTER

4. RHYME, BASIC, KENNEL, HINT

5. HAY, REEF, PARK, VIAL

6. RADON, MILK, LINES, FEAT

7. CHOIR, STOOP, SODA, BEACH

8. FORGE, CHARM, RAVING, CANNON

9. CHERRY, FOLLY, MERCY, LIVERY

 

Answers:

 

1. Beret, Bowler, Fez, Cap

2. Immense, Massive, Vast, Huge

3. Snarl, Knot, Tangle, Bluster

4. Thyme, Basil, Fennel, Mint

5. Ham, Beef, Pork, Veal

6. Rayon, Silk, Linen, Felt

7. Chair, Stool, Sofa, Bench

8. Gorge, Chasm, Ravine, Canyon

9. Cheery, Jolly, Merry, Lively 

FAMILY TIES XXIII

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

Summer, 2020

 

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to form four related words. For example, given the group, HOLD, STEEP, ICON,  LEAP, the changed words would be GOLD, STEEL, IRON, LEAD.

1. GROUT, HARP, LASS, PUPPY

2. QUACK, RABID, SLEET, PASTY

3. SWILL, CHINA, FELL, SILT

4. CASEY, PLY, OILY, CLOVER

5. SKEIN, YUP, GRASS, MAG

6. JOSS, CEASE, BIB, KIT

7. KETCH, GEM, BRINK, REPRIEVE

8. PALE, HOUND, SLACK, HELP

9. LEST, LICE, ROUX, DEFECT

10. PRATE, RAMP, GRAND, RUG

Answers:

 

1. Trout, Carp, Bass, Guppy

2. Quick, Rapid, Fleet, Hasty

3. Twill, Chino, Felt, Silk

4. Cagey, Sly, Wily, Clever

5. Stein, Cup, Glass, Mug 

6. Josh, Tease, Rib, Kid

7. Fetch, Get, Bring, Retrieve 

8. Pile, Mound, Stack, Heap

9. Best, Lick, Rout, Defeat

10. Grate, Rasp, Grind, Rub

FAMILY TIES XXII

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

Autumn, 2020

 

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to form four related words. For example, given the group, GLIDE, SELL, PEACH, SHOP, the new words would be GUIDE, TELL, TEACH, SHOW.

1. SHAFT, CHARGE, ADOPT, ALDER

2. JOG, DULY, PORK, TALK

3. GRIM, NEAR, TINY, CLEAT

4. HOLD, STEEP, ICON, LEAP

5. CHEAT, RIPE, BORN, RUE

6. DONOR, ADORN, TOTE, LONE

7. PURE, TEMPO, ENTIRE, REDUCE

8. HONEY, BAND, LOON, MIEN

9. DITTO, AREA, LONG, CAROM

10. AGATE, WINE, DEGREASE, VASE 

Answers:

 

1. Shift, Change, Adapt, Alter

2. Job, Duty, Work, Task

3. Trim, Neat, Tidy, Clean

4. Gold, Steel, Iron, Lead

5. Wheat, Rice, Corn, Rye

6. Honor, Adore, Dote, Love

7. Lure, Tempt, Entice, Seduce

8. Money, Bank, Loan, Lien

9. Ditty, Aria, Song, Carol

10. Abate, Wane, Decrease, Ease

 

 

FAMILY TIES XXI

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

Summer, 2021 (1-7)

June, 2021 (8-10)

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to form four related words. For example, given the group, OVEN, FLAP, BEVEL, SMOOCH, the new words would be EVEN, FLAT, LEVEL, SMOOTH.

1. LISLE, MATH, LATE, DAY

2. CREW, SITE, BUNCH, GNAT

3. HUM, COURT, AND, COMPOTE

4. GLIDE, SELL, PEACH, SHOP

5. PERK, JAM, BOLT, DUMP

6. BOOTH, RANG, HUSK, POLAR

7. PACT, TEMPT, BEST, TOME 

8. MOOSE, LAMP, SAX, SLICK

9. CHORE, KEG, SCALP, WITCH

10. WORD, GAY, NIL, COAT

Answers:

 

1. Aisle, Path, Lane, Way

2. Chew, Bite, Munch, Gnaw

3. Sum, Count, Add, Compute

4. Guide, Tell, Teach, Show

5. Jerk, Jar, Jolt, Bump

6. Tooth, Fang, Tusk, Molar

7. Pace, Tempo, Beat, Time

8. Loose, Limp, Lax, Slack

9. Chord, Key, Scale, Pitch

10. Wood, Gas, Oil, Coal

FAMILY TIES XX

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

June, 2021

 

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each word so that the new words in each group have something in common. For example, given BING, CROWN, HUT, CHART - the new words would be SING, CROON, HUM, CHANT.

1. CURT, SORRY,  DRAG, SUED

2. ZOOM, SPUR, LAST, FAIL

3. WHISPER, HANGS, RASH, HEARD

4. POKE, BRIDGE, RAINS, FALTER

5. TALLY, WAFT, FINGER, TARDY

Answers:

 

1. Cart, Lorry, Dray, Sled

2. Boom, Spar, Mast, Sail

3. Whisker, Bangs, Lash, Beard

4. Yoke, Bridle, Reins, Halter

5. Dally, Wait, Linger, Tarry

FAMILY TIES XIX

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

August, 2019

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to make four related words.

1. Hamper - Place - Trench - Wallet

2. Span - Loop - Dunk - Huron

3. Show - Skipper - Blot - Loaner

4. Rug - Fog - Gallon - Toot

5. Knew - Angle - Food - Keel

6. Fly - Summer - Bail - Cake

7. Furry - Stealer - Large - Loner

8. Minor - Cattle - Palate - Tort

9. Plump - Ploy - Grudge - Slow

10. Wham - Bonus - Faze - Peony

11. Mask - Chose -  Duly - Worn

Answers:

 

1. Hammer - Plane - Wrench - Mallet

2. Swan - Loon - Duck - Heron

3. Shoe - Slipper - Boot - Loafer

4. Run - Jog - Gallop - Trot

5. Knee - Ankle - Foot - Heel

6. Fry - Simmer - Boil - Bake

7.  Ferry - Steamer - Barge - Liner

8. Manor - Castle - Palace - Fort

9. Clump - Plod - Trudge - Slog

10. Sham - Bogus - Fake - Phony

11. Task - Chore - Duty - Work

FAMILY TIES XVIII

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

August, 2019

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging letters, change one letter in each of the words to make four related words.

1. Hearty - Joker - Yummy - Wrist

2. Kennel - Arise - Basin -  Dial

3. Jib - Horn - Swine - Mango

4. Submit - Perk - Apes - Mop

5. Creek - Chic - Jag - Brew

6. Fiat - Dips - Crab - Pod

Answers:

 

1. Hearts - Poker - Rummy - Whist

2. Fennel - Anise - Basil - Dill

3. Jig - Hora - Swing - Tango

4. Summit - Peak - Apex  - Top

5. Cheek - Chin - Jaw - Brow

6. Flat - Digs - Crib - Pad

FAMILY TIES XVII

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

Spring, 2019

 

Each group below contains four unrelated words. Without re-arranging the letters, change one letter in each of the words to form four related words.

1. Crust - Apes - Acre - Submit

2. Moss - Crown - Rob - Rang

3. Lost - Village - Sock - Blunder

4. Liner  -  Feet - Latin - Wood

5. Basic - Chime - Union  - Gaelic

Answers:

 

1. Crest - Apex - Acme - Summit

2. Mass - Crowd - Mob -  Gang

3. Loot - Pillage - Sack - Plunder

4. Linen - Felt - Satin - Wool

5. Basil - Chive - Onion - Garlic