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Curtail H
When you curtail a word, you remove the last letter and still have a valid word. You will be given clues for the two words, longer word first.
Example: Begin -> Heavenly body
Answer: The words are Start and Star.
1. Long, deep cut -> Petrol; a state of matter
2. Fabric; textile -> Coagulate; a lump
3. Shrub; low plant with many branches -> Multi-passenger vehicle
4. Low-lying wetland -> A planet
5. Lavish; fabric with a long, soft nap -> Math operation
6. Gateway with a curved top -> Part of a circle
7. Forward in time or place -> Strong building for troops
8. An ordinal number -> Portable shelter for camping
Example: Begin -> Heavenly body
Answer: The words are Start and Star.
1. Long, deep cut -> Petrol; a state of matter
2. Fabric; textile -> Coagulate; a lump
3. Shrub; low plant with many branches -> Multi-passenger vehicle
4. Low-lying wetland -> A planet
5. Lavish; fabric with a long, soft nap -> Math operation
6. Gateway with a curved top -> Part of a circle
7. Forward in time or place -> Strong building for troops
8. An ordinal number -> Portable shelter for camping
Hint
The words start with these letters:1. G
2. C
3. B
4. M
5. P
6. A
7. F
8. T
Answer
1. Gash -> Gas2. Cloth -> Clot
3. Bush -> Bus
4. Marsh -> Mars
5. Plush -> Plus
6. Arch -> Arc
7. Forth -> Fort
8. Tenth -> Tent
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