BrainBashers - Random Puzzles

Puzzle 1

At the local racetrack, Alex was testing the latest car.

During the eight test laps, Alex managed to average the first two laps at 100mph, the next two laps at 102mph, the next two laps at 140mph, and the last two laps at 150mph.

What was the average speed for the entire 8 laps?

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Puzzle 2

Can you find every occurrence of the word JANUARY that appears in this grid (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally)?

The hint will reveal the number of times it occurs, but where are they?

Note: this puzzle is not interactive, and the letters cannot be selected.

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Puzzle 3

Below, you will find 10 seven-letter words, with only their endings remaining.

Can you find the words?
----igy ----aoh ----erg ----ynx ----lth ----mox ----ovy ----esh ----awe ----ipt

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Puzzle 4

Which three US states have been merged together:
C O N E A L H I W J I F E R S O R O N I E Y A

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