Puzzle 13
Using the letters AAAAEERRRRTT complete this grid. The grid reads the same across as down.
Note: this puzzle is not interactive, and the squares cannot be clicked.
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Hint
One of the words is AREA.
Answer
S
T
A
R
T
A
R
E
A
R
E
A
R
E
A
P
Puzzle 14
What value of X makes the following correct:
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Hint
The answer is a whole number less than 10.
Answer
3.
Reasoning
We can multiply throughout by 12,
X X X X
- - - + - = -
X 2 4 12
to give:
12 − 6X + 3X = X
12 − 3X = X
12 = 4X
3 = X
As required.
Double-Checking
3 3 3 3
- - - + - = -
3 2 4 12
1 − 1.5 + 0.75 = 0.25
0.25 = 0.25, which confirms that 3 is correct.
Puzzle 15
Can you find a word that begins with the letter R, and with the addition of the letter A …
… gives another word that sounds the same?
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Hint
A 3-letter word becomes a 4-letter word.
Answer
Red.
Reasoning
red + a = read.
Puzzle 16
How many animals can you find in this rather curious poem:
A person, so simple we are.
Catch the kid o'er the bridge.
Follow the chief, oxtail soup we like.
Anagram ANPI gives us PAIN, cower under a ridge.
Can you find at least eight?
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Hint
There are at least 13 in total.
Answer
There are at least 12 to choose from:
Ape, ewe, cat, kid, doe, fox, ox, kea, nag, ram, pig, cow.
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