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Delete a Letter 46
Each pair of definitions is for two words, where the second word is the first word with a letter deleted (example: brand & band). The length of the first word in each pair is provided, along with the position of the deleted letter to obtain the second word.
1) to push or drive with force (6 letters) & (delete 2nd letter) to hope or expect confidently
2) sir (6 letters) & (delete 4th letter) cheapskate, tightwad
3) a certain musical instrument (5 letters) & (delete 4th letter) an enclosed passageway for directing a current
4) a person employed to transport people in a car (9 letters) & (delete 8th letter) a small portable heater or stove
1) to push or drive with force (6 letters) & (delete 2nd letter) to hope or expect confidently
2) sir (6 letters) & (delete 4th letter) cheapskate, tightwad
3) a certain musical instrument (5 letters) & (delete 4th letter) an enclosed passageway for directing a current
4) a person employed to transport people in a car (9 letters) & (delete 8th letter) a small portable heater or stove
Answer
1) thrust & trust2) mister & miser
3) flute & flue
4) chauffeur & chauffer
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