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Curtail 2
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 for -> Time period
2. Give satisfaction -> Earnest requests
3. Exile -> Safe haven
4. Crime -> Criminal
5. Muffler -> Quiet
6. Singer -> Block or prevent
7. Clergy -> Forces open
8. Dig -> Push
Example: Begin -> Heavenly body
Answer: The words are Start and Star.
1. Long for -> Time period
2. Give satisfaction -> Earnest requests
3. Exile -> Safe haven
4. Crime -> Criminal
5. Muffler -> Quiet
6. Singer -> Block or prevent
7. Clergy -> Forces open
8. Dig -> Push
Hint
The words start with these letters:1. Y
2. P
3. R
4. F
5. S
6. B
7. P
8. S
Answer
1. Yearn -> Year2. Please -> Pleas
3. Refugee -> Refuge
4. Felony -> Felon
5. Silencer -> Silence
6. Bard -> Bar
7. Priest -> Pries
8. Shovel -> Shove
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