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Delete a Letter 40
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 treat with excessive care (6 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) an essay or thesis
2) to change place or position (5 letters) & (delete 2nd letter) to put through a sieve
3) the central or innermost part of something (5 letters) & (delete 4th letter) a preliminary round in a racing event
4) humorous (7 letters) & (delete 1st letter) perceived by the eye
1) to treat with excessive care (6 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) an essay or thesis
2) to change place or position (5 letters) & (delete 2nd letter) to put through a sieve
3) the central or innermost part of something (5 letters) & (delete 4th letter) a preliminary round in a racing event
4) humorous (7 letters) & (delete 1st letter) perceived by the eye
Answer
1) pamper & paper2) shift & sift
3) heart & heat
4) jocular & ocular
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