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Puzzle 1
WORDPLAY
Below are the names of six states with their vowels removed. How fast can you figure out their full names?
1. KLHM
2. NDN
3. H
4. LLNS
5. W
6. RGN
Puzzle 2
WORDPLAY
The six words below share an unusual characteristic thatâs not found in many English words. What is it?
HINT: Look at these words from a different perspective.
animal
deliver
looter
diaper
drawer
straw
Puzzle 3
WORDPLAY
Below are 16 letters that form a common, everyday word. Using each given letter just once, can you figure out what the word is?
Puzzle 4
CREATIVE THINKING
Find the hidden word or phrase!
Puzzle 5
VISUALIZATION
How many cubes are missing from the following stack that was originally 5 Ă 5 Ă 5? All rows and columns run to completion unless you actually see them end.
Puzzle 6
LOGIC
You are a prisoner sentenced to death. The Emperor offers you a chance to live by playing a simple game. He gives you 50 black marbles, 50 white marbles, and 2 empty bowls. He then says, âDivide these 100 marbles into these 2 bowls. You can divide them any way you like as long as you use all the marbles. Then, I will blindfold you and mix the bowls around. You then can choose one bowl and remove ONE marble. If the marble is WHITE you will live, but if the marble is BLACK...you will die.â
How do you divide the marbles up so that you have the greatest probability of choosing a WHITE marble?
Puzzle 7
LANGUAGE
The words below share an interesting feature that is common, basic, and known to all. What is it?
HINT: Sound?
abuse
contest
permit
produce
rebel
use
convert
Puzzle 8
WORDPLAY
Five of the six words below share a characteristic not present in the sixth word. Which word is the odd one out?
HINT: Look closely
physiography
ingratiating
entertainment
underground
hotshot
tenement
Puzzle 9
WORDPLAY
You will find out this paragraph is unusual. Why? Youâll find out soon, if you donât know by now. Thi...