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Postal Words
There are many four–letter words that can be formed by combining two US State abbreviations.
For example: Journey on horseback = RIDE which is RI (Rhode Island) + DE (Delaware).
See if you can figure these out:
1. Type of metal money
2. Money for the poor
3. Excavating for minerals
4. Gave money for goods
5. Disembark from a boat
6. Boats (Noah style)
For example: Journey on horseback = RIDE which is RI (Rhode Island) + DE (Delaware).
See if you can figure these out:
1. Type of metal money
2. Money for the poor
3. Excavating for minerals
4. Gave money for goods
5. Disembark from a boat
6. Boats (Noah style)
Hint
Here are the states needed:Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Nebraska
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Answer
1. COIN = Colorado + Indiana2. ALMS = Alabama + Mississippi
3. MINE = Michigan + Nebraska
4. PAID = Pennsylvania + Idaho
5. LAND = Louisiana + North Dakota
6. ARKS = Arkansas + Kansas
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