Where There's A Will There's A Way To Solve This Puzzle
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Will Shortz |
NPR
Sunday, June 28, 2015
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On-air challenge: For every word provided (all starting with the letter "W"), give a proverb or saying that contains that word.
Last week's challenge: Take the phrase "I am a monarch." Rearrange the 11 letters to name a world leader who was not a monarch, but who ruled with similar authority. Who is it?
Answer: Chairman Mao.
Winner: David Slobodin of Asheville, North Carolina.
Next week's challenge: The challenge comes from listener Daniel Grossman of New York City. Name a major American company. Drop its first and last letters, and the remaining letters in order will name a famous singer — both first and last names. What company is it?
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If you know the answer to next week's challenge, submit it here. Listeners who submit correct answers win a chance to play the on-air puzzle. Important: Include a phone number where we can reach you Thursday at 3 p.m. Eastern.
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