RD201907-08

Kangaroo Words

easy Each of these words contains the letters—in order—

of another word that means almost the same thing

as the original word. For example, the u, s, e, and d from

accustomed form the word used. Can you figure them out?

Four-bidden

difficult Place an X

or an O in each empty

cell of this grid so that

no more than three

consecutive X’s or O’s

appear horizontally,

vertically, or diagonally.

There’s only one solution.

Can you find it?

For answers, turn to page 127.

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What Am I?

difficult Turn me on my

side and I am everything.

Cut me in half and I am

nothing. What am I?

OO X

XX

OOO

OOO

X O

X O

O XX O X

OO OX

1. applaud


2. barren


3. blossom


4. catacomb


5. charisma


6. chicken
   7. disappointed


7. honorable


8. infuriated


9. investigate

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