Giant Book of Puzzles

[chris1726354]

Changeover #1

Anagrams are words in which the letters of one word are shuffled around to make a new word, like ANIMAL and MANILA. Find the anagrams to all the listed words, then read down the first letter of each new word to find two things that are always changing. Write the answers below each list. Note: Each new word will start with a different letter than the original word.

1. LEAF----
2. BALE----
3. OURS----
4. THEN----
5. AIDE-----
6. CONE---
7. TONE---
8. LOSE----

Answer:

1. KISS------
2. AGREE---
3. CHASE---
4. HOST----
5. CANOE--
6. THING---
7. VOTES---

Answer:

[chris1726354]

Here are some puzzles! They're from my Giant Book of Puzzles For Young Einsteins. I've had it for as long as I can remember. Please post your answer in a spoiler.

-----------------------------------Puzzles-----------------------------------

One from Column A

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Take one word from Column A plus one word from Column B plus one word from Column C to make a new word. Each word will only be used once.


1. CAP-----------IT------------TIC

2. CAR-----------MAN---------SHIP

3. CHAR---------ON----------OW

4. DRAG---------BID----------MINT

5. FOR-----------MALL-------METER

6. GIG-----------A------------FLY

7. MARSH-------PER----------EL

8. PEN-----------AN----------DEN

9. PEP-----------O-----------CITY

10. THERM-------AM---------ABLE

Bird Watching

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Eighteen birds are hidden in these nonsense sentences. To find them, search between two or more words. Underline each bird when you find it. OWL is nesting in the first sentence.



1. HOW LOVELY YOU LOOK!

2. PLEASE SEND OVER THAT PICTURE.

3. THE SHIP'S SPAR ROTATED EASILY.

4. THAT FELLOW RENTED A CAR.

5. THEY FOUND THE LOST RICHES.

6. DRIVE FAST OR KEEP TO THE RIGHT.

7. SAY HELLO ONCE MORE.

8. HERE'S THE CHAPEL I CAN ATTEND.

9. GIVE ME A DOLLAR KELLY.

10. A FABRIC LIKE LYCRA NEEDS VERY LITTLE CARE.

11. CAN A RYE BREAD BE MADE AT HOME?

12. PUT YOUR BUSINESS CARD IN ALBERT'S HAND.

13. SHE'S WANDERING AWAY.

14. THEY CRAVE NEW FOODS.

15. DRINK THE TEA GLENDA BROUGHT.

16. HE GREW ONE HALF INCH.

17. THE CHEF AL CONTACTED IS COOKING DINNER.

18. UNTHAW KIM'S SUPPER.

Changeover #1

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Anagrams are words in which the letters of one word are shuffled around to make a new word, like ANIMAL and MANILA. Find the anagrams to all the listed words, then read down the first letter of each new word to find two things that are always changing. Write the answers below each list. Note: Each new word will start with a different letter than the original word.

1. LEAF----
2. BALE----
3. OURS----
4. THEN----
5. AIDE-----
6. CONE---
7. TONE---
8. LOSE----

Answer:

1. KISS------
2. AGREE---
3. CHASE---
4. HOST----
5. CANOE--
6. THING---
7. VOTES---

Answer:

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One from Column A

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1. CAPACITY (CAP - A - CITY)

2. CARAMEL (CAR - AM - EL)

3. CHARITABLE (CHAR - IT - ABLE)

4. DRAGONFLY (DRAG - ON - FLY)

5. FORBIDDEN (FOR - BID - DEN)

6. GIGANTIC (GIG - AN - TIC)

7. MARSHMALLOW (MARSH - MALL - OW)

8. PENMANSHIP (PEN - MAN - SHIP)

9. PEPPERMINT (PEP - PER - MINT)

10. THERMOMETER ( THERM - O - METER)

Bird Watching

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Eighteen birds are hidden in these nonsense sentences. To find them, search between two or more words. Underline each bird when you find it. OWL is nesting in the first sentence.



1. HOW LOVELY YOU LOOK!

2. PLEASE SEND OVER THAT PICTURE.

3. THE SHIP'S SPAR ROTATED EASILY.

4. THAT FELLOW RENTED A CAR.

5. THEY FOUND THE LOST RICHES.

6. DRIVE FAST OR KEEP TO THE RIGHT.

7. SAY HELLO ONCE MORE.

8. HERE'S THE CHAPEL I CAN ATTEND.

9. GIVE ME A DOLLAR KELLY.

10. A FABRIC LIKE LYCRA NEEDS VERY LITTLE CARE.

11. CAN A RYE BREAD BE MADE AT HOME?

12. PUT YOUR BUSINESS CARD IN ALBERT'S HAND.

13. SHE'S WANDERING AWAY.

14. THEY CRAVE NEW FOODS.

15. DRINK THE TEA GLENDA BROUGHT.

16. HE GREW ONE HALF INCH.

17. THE CHEF AL CONTACTED IS COOKING DINNER.

18. UNTHAW KIM'S SUPPER.

Changeover #1

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Anagrams are words in which the letters of one word are shuffled around to make a new word, like ANIMAL and MANILA. Find the anagrams to all the listed words, then read down the first letter of each new word to find two things that are always changing. Write the answers below each list. Note: Each new word will start with a different letter than the original word.

1. LEAF----Flea
2. BALE----Able
3. OURS----Sour
4. THEN----Hint
5. AIDE-----Idea
6. CONE---Once
7. TONE---Note
8. LOSE----Sole

Answer: Fashions

1. KISS------Skis
2. AGREE---Eager
3. CHASE---Aches
4. HOST----Shot
5. CANOE--Ocean
6. THING---Night
7. VOTES---Stove

Answer: Seasons

[GivinUDaHimelik]

Here are some puzzles! They're from my Giant Book of Puzzles For Young Einsteins. I've had it for as long as I can remember. Don't reveal the answers please.

If we can't reveal the answers we've found, what's the point of this thread?

[highlander]

Sorry but please show an example.

[BeatlesFan]

Is it possible that #9 is a typo?

I hope that instead of


9. POP-----------O-----------CITY

it is supposed to say

9. PEP-----------O-----------CITY

If so, DO NOT click on the spoiler unless you want to see the answer:

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1. CAPACITY (CAP - A - CITY)

2. CARAMEL (CAR - AM - EL)

3. CHARITABLE (CHAR - IT - ABLE)

4. DRAGONFLY (DRAG - ON - FLY)

5. FORBIDDEN (FOR - BID - DEN)

6. GIGANTIC (GIG - AN - TIC)

7. MARSHMALLOW (MARSH - MALL - OW)

8. PENMANSHIP (PEN - MAN - SHIP)

9. PEPPERMINT (PEP - PER - MINT)

10. THERMOMETER ( THERM - O - METER)

[chris1726354]

Updated.

[chris1726354]

Bird Watching

Eighteen birds are hidden in these nonsense sentences. To find them, search between two or more words. Underline each bird when you find it. OWL is nesting in the first sentence.



1. HOW LOVELY YOU LOOK!

2. PLEASE SEND OVER THAT PICTURE.

3. THE SHIP'S SPAR ROTATED EASILY.

4. THAT FELLOW RENTED A CAR.

5. THEY FOUND THE LOST RICHES.

6. DRIVE FAST OR KEEP TO THE RIGHT.

7. SAY HELLO ONCE MORE.

8. HERE'S THE CHAPEL I CAN ATTEND.

9. GIVE ME A DOLLAR KELLY.

10. A FABRIC LIKE LYCRA NEEDS VERY LITTLE CARE.

11. CAN A RYE BREAD BE MADE AT HOME?

12. PUT YOUR BUSINESS CARD IN ALBERT'S HAND.

13. SHE'S WANDERING AWAY.

14. THEY CRAVE NEW FOODS.

15. DRINK THE TEA GLENDA BROUGHT.

16. HE GREW ONE HALF INCH.

17. THE CHEF AL CONTACTED IS COOKING DINNER.

18. UNTHAW KIM'S SUPPER.

[highlander]

Can i do it this way.

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2.Dove.
3.Parrot.
4.Wren.
5.Ostriche.
6.Stork.
7.Loon.
8.Pelican.
9.Lark.
10.Crane.
11.Canary.
12.Cardinal
13.Swan.
14.Raven.
15.Eagle.
16.Finch.
17.Falcon.
18.Hawk.

[chris1726354]

Can i do it this way.

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2.Dove.
3.Parrot.
4.Wren.
5.Ostriche.
6.Stork.
7.Loon.
8.Pelican.
9.Lark.
10.Crane.
11.Canary.
12.Cardinal
13.Swan.
14.Raven.
15.Eagle.
16.Finch.
17.Falcon.
18.Hawk.

The puzzle's for you, not me . Do it however you like.

[highlander]

Ok , but was i correct.