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Delete a Letter 25
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 stand about idly (6 letters) & (delete 2nd letter) a volume measurement
2) a sudden sharp pain (6 letters) & (delete 5th letter) a cord of two or more strands twisted together
3) a small stream (5 letters) & (delete 2nd letter) to record charges against someone onto a police record
4) a source of risk or peril (6 letters) & (delete 1st letter) a strong feeling of hostility or displeasure
1) to stand about idly (6 letters) & (delete 2nd letter) a volume measurement
2) a sudden sharp pain (6 letters) & (delete 5th letter) a cord of two or more strands twisted together
3) a small stream (5 letters) & (delete 2nd letter) to record charges against someone onto a police record
4) a source of risk or peril (6 letters) & (delete 1st letter) a strong feeling of hostility or displeasure
Answer
1) loiter & liter2) twinge & twine
3) brook & book
4) danger & anger
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