http://odeo.com/channels/26987-NPR-Sunday-Puzzle-Podcast Nprpodcasts no NPR's weekly word game: match wits with "Weekend Edition" puzzle master Will Shortz. NPR's weekly word game: match wits with "Weekend Edition" puzzle master Will Shortz. Word Games with Will Shortz. More NPR podcasts at NPR.org/podcasts. en-us 40 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:34:05 -0800 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:34:05 -0800 Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25421384-Categories-Fit-For-Radio To mark Liane Hansen's 20th anniversary hosting Weekend Edition Sunday, this puzzle is a game of categories using the word "radio." Will Shortz names the categories, and the guest names something in the categories beginning with each of the letters in "radio." To mark Liane Hansen's 20th anniversary hosting Weekend Edition Sunday, this puzzle is a game of categories using the word "radio." Will Shortz names the categories, and the guest names something in the categories beginning with each of the letters in "radio." To mark Liane Hansen's 20th anniversary hosting Weekend Edition Sunday, this puzzle is a game of categories using the word "radio." Will Shortz names the categories, and the guest names something in the categories beginning with each of the letters in "radio." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25421384 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:34:05 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25384079-Fill-In-The-Blanks Each clue is a sentence with two blanks. Fill in the blanks with two words that complete the phrase. But here's the twist: The words that complete the sentence are homophones of the words in the answer phrase. Each clue is a sentence with two blanks. Fill in the blanks with two words that complete the phrase. But here's the twist: The words that complete the sentence are homophones of the words in the answer phrase. Each clue is a sentence with two blanks. Fill in the blanks with two words that complete the phrase. But here's the twist: The words that complete the sentence are homophones of the words in the answer phrase. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25384079 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:35:40 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25369223-Mix-And-Match-These-Word-Ensembles This puzzle is called "Mix and Match." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which the first word starts with M-I and the second word starts with M-A, as in "Mix and Match." For example, for the clue "a day before St. Patrick's Day," you would say "mid-March." This puzzle is called "Mix and Match." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which the first word starts with M-I and the second word starts with M-A, as in "Mix and Match." For example, for the clue "a day before St. Patrick's Day," you would say "mid-March." This puzzle is called "Mix and Match." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which the first word starts with M-I and the second word starts with M-A, as in "Mix and Match." For example, for the clue "a day before St. Patrick's Day," you would say "mid-March." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25369223 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:35:27 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25307610-Get-A-Clue-And-A-Four-Letter-Word I'm going to give you some clues. The answer to each clue is a four-letter word which can be found in consecutive letters inside the clue. For example, if I said "a sail boat's part", you would say "spar", because a sail boat's part is a spar, and it's concealed in consecutive letters inside "sail boat's" parts. I'm going to give you some clues. The answer to each clue is a four-letter word which can be found in consecutive letters inside the clue. For example, if I said "a sail boat's part", you would say "spar", because a sail boat's part is a spar, and it's concealed in consecutive letters inside "sail boat's" parts. I'm going to give you some clues. The answer to each clue is a four-letter word which can be found in consecutive letters inside the clue. For example, if I said "a sail boat's part", you would say "spar", because a sail boat's part is a spar, and it's concealed in consecutive letters inside "sail boat's" parts. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25307610 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:33:10 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25268607-P-S-Think-U-Have-It-Solved This week's puzzle involves the letters P-S-U as in Portland State University, where Will spoke on Saturday. Each answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which the first word starts with "P" and the second word starts with "SU." So if the clue is "What a lawyer conducts to see if an invention has been made before," the answer would be "patent survey." This week's puzzle involves the letters P-S-U as in Portland State University, where Will spoke on Saturday. Each answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which the first word starts with "P" and the second word starts with "SU." So if the clue is "What a lawyer conducts to see if an invention has been made before," the answer would be "patent survey." This week's puzzle involves the letters P-S-U as in Portland State University, where Will spoke on Saturday. Each answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which the first word starts with "P" and the second word starts with "SU." So if the clue is "What a lawyer conducts to see if an invention has been made before," the answer would be "patent survey." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-11,25268607 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:33:14 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25231060-These-C-s-Come-In-Threes Each clue consists of two words starting with the letter "C." The answer is a third word starting with "C" that can follow the first word and precede the second one to complete a compound word or familiar two-word phrase. Each clue consists of two words starting with the letter "C." The answer is a third word starting with "C" that can follow the first word and precede the second one to complete a compound word or familiar two-word phrase. Each clue consists of two words starting with the letter "C." The answer is a third word starting with "C" that can follow the first word and precede the second one to complete a compound word or familiar two-word phrase. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25231060 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:33:10 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25194679-Initially-Michigan-s-Upper-Peninsula This week's puzzle is in honor of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Because U.P. is short for Upper Peninsula, each answer has "U" and "P" in it. The first clue is: "U" and "P" are the initials of a common two-word phrase naming something holding a street lamp. What is it? This week's puzzle is in honor of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Because U.P. is short for Upper Peninsula, each answer has "U" and "P" in it. The first clue is: "U" and "P" are the initials of a common two-word phrase naming something holding a street lamp. What is it? This week's puzzle is in honor of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Because U.P. is short for Upper Peninsula, each answer has "U" and "P" in it. The first clue is: "U" and "P" are the initials of a common two-word phrase naming something holding a street lamp. What is it? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-27,25194679 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:34:16 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25155240-Give-A-Ring-Get-A-Grin For each clue, the answer is a four-letter word. The word is an anagram of one of the words in the clue. For example, if the clue is "main line through Egypt," the answer would be "Nile," because Nile is a rearrangement of the letters in "line." For each clue, the answer is a four-letter word. The word is an anagram of one of the words in the clue. For example, if the clue is "main line through Egypt," the answer would be "Nile," because Nile is a rearrangement of the letters in "line." For each clue, the answer is a four-letter word. The word is an anagram of one of the words in the clue. For example, if the clue is "main line through Egypt," the answer would be "Nile," because Nile is a rearrangement of the letters in "line." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-20,25155240 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:33:11 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25118932-Maybe-Not-So-Easy-As-Pie This puzzle is called "Dividing the Pie." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which the first word starts "pi" and the second word ends with "e." So, the "pi-e" is divided. For example, if the clue is "power source for most automobiles," the answer would be "piston engine." This puzzle is called "Dividing the Pie." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which the first word starts "pi" and the second word ends with "e." So, the "pi-e" is divided. For example, if the clue is "power source for most automobiles," the answer would be "piston engine." This puzzle is called "Dividing the Pie." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which the first word starts "pi" and the second word ends with "e." So, the "pi-e" is divided. For example, if the clue is "power source for most automobiles," the answer would be "piston engine." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-13,25118932 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:34:53 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25081345-A-Test-Of-Islands For each word given, add the letter "a" and rearrange all the letters to name a well-known island. For example, if the clue is "trees," add an "a" to get the answer: Easter. For each word given, add the letter "a" and rearrange all the letters to name a well-known island. For example, if the clue is "trees," add an "a" to get the answer: Easter. For each word given, add the letter "a" and rearrange all the letters to name a well-known island. For example, if the clue is "trees," add an "a" to get the answer: Easter. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-06,25081345 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:33:13 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25045566-Reading-Backward-Is-The-Trick Each answer starts with a clue for a six-letter word. If you drop the first letter and read the remaining letters backward, you'll get a five-letter word that answers a second clue. Each answer starts with a clue for a six-letter word. If you drop the first letter and read the remaining letters backward, you'll get a five-letter word that answers a second clue. Each answer starts with a clue for a six-letter word. If you drop the first letter and read the remaining letters backward, you'll get a five-letter word that answers a second clue. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-30,25045566 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:33:22 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25008720-Scramble-The-Word-To-Get-One-Like-The-Other From two given four-letter words, rearrange the letters of one of them to get a synonym of the other. For example, given "each" and "pain," the answer is "ache," because "ache" is an anagram of "each," and it means "pain." From two given four-letter words, rearrange the letters of one of them to get a synonym of the other. For example, given "each" and "pain," the answer is "ache," because "ache" is an anagram of "each," and it means "pain." From two given four-letter words, rearrange the letters of one of them to get a synonym of the other. For example, given "each" and "pain," the answer is "ache," because "ache" is an anagram of "each," and it means "pain." tag:odeo.com,2009-08-23,25008720 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:33:28 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24971186-Oh-My-A-Relaxing-Game This puzzle involves meditation. Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase that starts with the initials "O-M." For example: protection for the hand while cooking? Answer: oven mitt. This puzzle involves meditation. Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase that starts with the initials "O-M." For example: protection for the hand while cooking? Answer: oven mitt. This puzzle involves meditation. Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase that starts with the initials "O-M." For example: protection for the hand while cooking? Answer: oven mitt. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-16,24971186 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:33:09 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24933178-It-s-All-About-The-Wordplay It's a game of completing analogies. Each involves wordplay. For example, "pink" is to "pen" as "plead" is to "pencil," because by removing the "p" from "pink," you get "ink," which goes inside a pen. And by removing the "p" from "plead" you get "lead," which goes inside a pencil. It's a game of completing analogies. Each involves wordplay. For example, "pink" is to "pen" as "plead" is to "pencil," because by removing the "p" from "pink," you get "ink," which goes inside a pen. And by removing the "p" from "plead" you get "lead," which goes inside a pencil. It's a game of completing analogies. Each involves wordplay. For example, "pink" is to "pen" as "plead" is to "pencil," because by removing the "p" from "pink," you get "ink," which goes inside a pen. And by removing the "p" from "plead" you get "lead," which goes inside a pencil. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,24933178 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:33:38 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24899951-How-Does-That-Old-Saying-Go Every answer is a familiar proverb or saying. Given a two-word phrase, one of the words is in that proverb or saying, and the other is an anagram of a word in it. The anagram can be either word in the phrase. Every answer is a familiar proverb or saying. Given a two-word phrase, one of the words is in that proverb or saying, and the other is an anagram of a word in it. The anagram can be either word in the phrase. Every answer is a familiar proverb or saying. Given a two-word phrase, one of the words is in that proverb or saying, and the other is an anagram of a word in it. The anagram can be either word in the phrase. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-02,24899951 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:33:21 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24866856-Take-A-Risk-To-Be-Risqu%C3%A9 Start with two sentences. Each sentence has two blanks. Put a word in the first blank. Add a long 'A' sound to the end of it to get a new word, phonetically, that will go in the second blank to complete the sentence. Start with two sentences. Each sentence has two blanks. Put a word in the first blank. Add a long 'A' sound to the end of it to get a new word, phonetically, that will go in the second blank to complete the sentence. Start with two sentences. Each sentence has two blanks. Put a word in the first blank. Add a long 'A' sound to the end of it to get a new word, phonetically, that will go in the second blank to complete the sentence. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-26,24866856 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:54:27 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24869035-Take-A-Risk-To-Be-Risque Start with two sentences. Each sentence has two blanks. Put a word in the first blank. Add a long 'A' sound to the end of it to get a new word, phonetically, that will go in the second blank to complete the sentence. Start with two sentences. Each sentence has two blanks. Put a word in the first blank. Add a long 'A' sound to the end of it to get a new word, phonetically, that will go in the second blank to complete the sentence. Start with two sentences. Each sentence has two blanks. Put a word in the first blank. Add a long 'A' sound to the end of it to get a new word, phonetically, that will go in the second blank to complete the sentence. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-26,24869035 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:54:27 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24829754-The-Most-Common-Consonants-In-Any-Order Three of the most common consonants of the English language are R, S and T. Every answer today is a word, name or phrase that contains each of the letters R, S and T exactly once, along with any number of vowels. For example, if the clue is "short-winded," the answer would be, "terse." Note: The R, S and T can appear in any order. Three of the most common consonants of the English language are R, S and T. Every answer today is a word, name or phrase that contains each of the letters R, S and T exactly once, along with any number of vowels. For example, if the clue is "short-winded," the answer would be, "terse." Note: The R, S and T can appear in any order. Three of the most common consonants of the English language are R, S and T. Every answer today is a word, name or phrase that contains each of the letters R, S and T exactly once, along with any number of vowels. For example, if the clue is "short-winded," the answer would be, "terse." Note: The R, S and T can appear in any order. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,24829754 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:35:27 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24789255-Special-Edition-This-Game-s-A-Beach The challenge is a game of categories. The word is "beach." Each clue is a category, and for each category, the goal is to name something in it starting with each of the letters in "beach." The challenge is a game of categories. The word is "beach." Each clue is a category, and for each category, the goal is to name something in it starting with each of the letters in "beach." The challenge is a game of categories. The word is "beach." Each clue is a category, and for each category, the goal is to name something in it starting with each of the letters in "beach." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,24789255 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:43:47 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24746437-Have-A-Cow The theme today is "cow." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase or name in which the first word starts with "co" and the second word starts with "w." For example, if the clue is "person who can fix a hard drive in 10 minutes," the answer would be, "computer whiz." The theme today is "cow." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase or name in which the first word starts with "co" and the second word starts with "w." For example, if the clue is "person who can fix a hard drive in 10 minutes," the answer would be, "computer whiz." The theme today is "cow." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase or name in which the first word starts with "co" and the second word starts with "w." For example, if the clue is "person who can fix a hard drive in 10 minutes," the answer would be, "computer whiz." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,24746437 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:35:35 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24734966-First-And-Last-Rhymes Every answer is a familiar three-word phrase. The clues are two-word phrases. The first word of each phrase rhymes with the first word of the answer. The last word of the phrase rhymes with the last word of the answer. For example, if the clue is, "Split this," the answer would be, "Hit or miss." Every answer is a familiar three-word phrase. The clues are two-word phrases. The first word of each phrase rhymes with the first word of the answer. The last word of the phrase rhymes with the last word of the answer. For example, if the clue is, "Split this," the answer would be, "Hit or miss." Every answer is a familiar three-word phrase. The clues are two-word phrases. The first word of each phrase rhymes with the first word of the answer. The last word of the phrase rhymes with the last word of the answer. For example, if the clue is, "Split this," the answer would be, "Hit or miss." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-28,24734966 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:33:10 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24734967-Building-On-Four-Letter-Words There are three four-letter words. Think of three letters that can precede each of them to complete familiar seven-letter words. For example, for "each," "rove" and "lode," the answer is "IMP": impeach, improve and implode. There are three four-letter words. Think of three letters that can precede each of them to complete familiar seven-letter words. For example, for "each," "rove" and "lode," the answer is "IMP": impeach, improve and implode. There are three four-letter words. Think of three letters that can precede each of them to complete familiar seven-letter words. For example, for "each," "rove" and "lode," the answer is "IMP": impeach, improve and implode. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-21,24734967 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:33:13 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24703362-Testy-Word-Play Today's puzzle is called "test." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase, in which the first word starts with "te" and the second word starts with "st." For example, if the clue is "cut of beef that is often grilled or barbequed," the answer would be "tenderloin steak." Today's puzzle is called "test." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase, in which the first word starts with "te" and the second word starts with "st." For example, if the clue is "cut of beef that is often grilled or barbequed," the answer would be "tenderloin steak." Today's puzzle is called "test." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase, in which the first word starts with "te" and the second word starts with "st." For example, if the clue is "cut of beef that is often grilled or barbequed," the answer would be "tenderloin steak." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-14,24703362 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:33:46 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24734968-Testy-Wordplay Today's puzzle is called "test." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase, in which the first word starts with "te" and the second word starts with "st." For example, if the clue is "cut of beef that is often grilled or barbecued," the answer would be "tenderloin steak." Today's puzzle is called "test." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase, in which the first word starts with "te" and the second word starts with "st." For example, if the clue is "cut of beef that is often grilled or barbecued," the answer would be "tenderloin steak." Today's puzzle is called "test." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase, in which the first word starts with "te" and the second word starts with "st." For example, if the clue is "cut of beef that is often grilled or barbecued," the answer would be "tenderloin steak." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-14,24734968 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:33:46 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24662952-Three-Of-A-Kind Each clue is a list of three things. The answer is what they all have in common. For example, if the clues are: "a college graduate, a thermometer and longitude," the answer would be "degrees." Hint: Every answer, like "degrees," is a seven-letter plural. Each clue is a list of three things. The answer is what they all have in common. For example, if the clues are: "a college graduate, a thermometer and longitude," the answer would be "degrees." Hint: Every answer, like "degrees," is a seven-letter plural. Each clue is a list of three things. The answer is what they all have in common. For example, if the clues are: "a college graduate, a thermometer and longitude," the answer would be "degrees." Hint: Every answer, like "degrees," is a seven-letter plural. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-07,24662952 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:33:36 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24632914-A-Tough-Act-To-Follow Each clue is a pair of words. For each pair, find a word that can follow the first word and precede the second one so that, in each case, it will complete a familiar two-word phrase. For example, given "hand" and "talk," the answer would be "jive," as in "hand jive" and "jive talk." Each clue is a pair of words. For each pair, find a word that can follow the first word and precede the second one so that, in each case, it will complete a familiar two-word phrase. For example, given "hand" and "talk," the answer would be "jive," as in "hand jive" and "jive talk." Each clue is a pair of words. For each pair, find a word that can follow the first word and precede the second one so that, in each case, it will complete a familiar two-word phrase. For example, given "hand" and "talk," the answer would be "jive," as in "hand jive" and "jive talk." tag:odeo.com,2009-05-31,24632914 Sun, 31 May 2009 10:33:47 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24602268-Look-Inside-A-Famous-Person Each clue is a pair of four-letter words. Each can be found inside the first and last names, respectively, of a famous person. For example, given "rend" and "rase," the answer would be "Brendan Fraser," the actor. Each clue is a pair of four-letter words. Each can be found inside the first and last names, respectively, of a famous person. For example, given "rend" and "rase," the answer would be "Brendan Fraser," the actor. Each clue is a pair of four-letter words. Each can be found inside the first and last names, respectively, of a famous person. For example, given "rend" and "rase," the answer would be "Brendan Fraser," the actor. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-24,24602268 Sun, 24 May 2009 10:33:58 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24572975-Flush-The-Birds Change one letter in each of two words of a sentence to name birds. For example: "Is actor Dennis Quaid afraid of the dark?" The answer: Quail and Lark (Change the "d" in "quaid" to make "quail" and change the "d" in "dark" to make "lark."). It's always the same letter of the alphabet that changes — twice for each sentence, and the letter it changes to is also the same. Change one letter in each of two words of a sentence to name birds. For example: "Is actor Dennis Quaid afraid of the dark?" The answer: Quail and Lark (Change the "d" in "quaid" to make "quail" and change the "d" in "dark" to make "lark."). It's always the same letter of the alphabet that changes — twice for each sentence, and the letter it changes to is also the same. Change one letter in each of two words of a sentence to name birds. For example: "Is actor Dennis Quaid afraid of the dark?" The answer: Quail and Lark (Change the "d" in "quaid" to make "quail" and change the "d" in "dark" to make "lark."). It's always the same letter of the alphabet that changes — twice for each sentence, and the letter it changes to is also the same. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-17,24572975 Sun, 17 May 2009 10:34:25 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24545029-A-Mother-Lode-Of-Brainteasers This week's puzzle is an assortment of brainteasers that all have to do with the word "mother." The first challenge: Rearrange the letters of "mothers" to name something you might drink from. The answer: "thermos." This week's puzzle is an assortment of brainteasers that all have to do with the word "mother." The first challenge: Rearrange the letters of "mothers" to name something you might drink from. The answer: "thermos." This week's puzzle is an assortment of brainteasers that all have to do with the word "mother." The first challenge: Rearrange the letters of "mothers" to name something you might drink from. The answer: "thermos." tag:odeo.com,2009-05-10,24545029 Sun, 10 May 2009 10:35:26 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24532194-Make-A-Name-For-Yourself Every answer is the name of a famous person whose first and last names start with the same letter and end in the same letter. For example, given "the poet who wrote poems about imaginary gardens with real toads in them" and the letters M and E, the answer would be "Marianne Moore." Every answer is the name of a famous person whose first and last names start with the same letter and end in the same letter. For example, given "the poet who wrote poems about imaginary gardens with real toads in them" and the letters M and E, the answer would be "Marianne Moore." Every answer is the name of a famous person whose first and last names start with the same letter and end in the same letter. For example, given "the poet who wrote poems about imaginary gardens with real toads in them" and the letters M and E, the answer would be "Marianne Moore." tag:odeo.com,2009-05-03,24532194 Sun, 03 May 2009 10:34:26 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24506035-Put-The-Meaning-In-Reverse For each sentence given, change just one letter in one word to reverse the sentence's meaning. For example, given "The guard will not let you through the gate," you would change the T in "not" to a W for "The guard will now let you through the gate." For each sentence given, change just one letter in one word to reverse the sentence's meaning. For example, given "The guard will not let you through the gate," you would change the T in "not" to a W for "The guard will now let you through the gate." For each sentence given, change just one letter in one word to reverse the sentence's meaning. For example, given "The guard will not let you through the gate," you would change the T in "not" to a W for "The guard will now let you through the gate." tag:odeo.com,2009-04-26,24506035 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:33:29 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24470023-Periodically-Mixed-Up Every answer is the name of a popular magazine. Name the title of the magazine from the anagram. For example, given "weird," the answer would be "Wired." Every answer is the name of a popular magazine. Name the title of the magazine from the anagram. For example, given "weird," the answer would be "Wired." Every answer is the name of a popular magazine. Name the title of the magazine from the anagram. For example, given "weird," the answer would be "Wired." tag:odeo.com,2009-04-19,24470023 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:33:17 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24438993-A-Stitch-In-Time Every answer is a familiar phrase in the form "_____ in _____," in which the first and last words given as clues are rhymes. For example, given "hide in spots," the answer would be "tied in knots." Every answer is a familiar phrase in the form "_____ in _____," in which the first and last words given as clues are rhymes. For example, given "hide in spots," the answer would be "tied in knots." Every answer is a familiar phrase in the form "_____ in _____," in which the first and last words given as clues are rhymes. For example, given "hide in spots," the answer would be "tied in knots." tag:odeo.com,2009-04-12,24438993 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:33:18 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24410110-Keep-It-Short Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase, in which each word has a short "A" vowel sound. For example, given the clue "A pest weed in lawns," the answer would be "crab grass." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase, in which each word has a short "A" vowel sound. For example, given the clue "A pest weed in lawns," the answer would be "crab grass." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase, in which each word has a short "A" vowel sound. For example, given the clue "A pest weed in lawns," the answer would be "crab grass." tag:odeo.com,2009-04-05,24410110 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:34:17 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24380908-An-Hour-Of-Our-Time Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Albert Tumpson from Beverly Hills, California. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station KPCC in Pasadena, California.) Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Albert Tumpson from Beverly Hills, California. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station KPCC in Pasadena, California.) Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Albert Tumpson from Beverly Hills, California. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station KPCC in Pasadena, California.) tag:odeo.com,2009-03-29,24380908 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:33:29 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24341552-Find-Your-Calling Each clue is three words. For each set, think of a fourth word that can follow each clue to complete a compound word or familiar two-word phrase. For example, given "cat," "cattle" and "telephone," the answer would be "call," as in "catcall," "cattle call" and "telephone call." Hint: Each answer ends in two L's, like "call." Each clue is three words. For each set, think of a fourth word that can follow each clue to complete a compound word or familiar two-word phrase. For example, given "cat," "cattle" and "telephone," the answer would be "call," as in "catcall," "cattle call" and "telephone call." Hint: Each answer ends in two L's, like "call." Each clue is three words. For each set, think of a fourth word that can follow each clue to complete a compound word or familiar two-word phrase. For example, given "cat," "cattle" and "telephone," the answer would be "call," as in "catcall," "cattle call" and "telephone call." Hint: Each answer ends in two L's, like "call." tag:odeo.com,2009-03-22,24341552 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:33:40 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24308046-Rites-Of-Spring For each category, name five items, each one beginning with a different letter in the word "Aries," the first Zodiac sign in spring. For example, given the category "elements on the periodic table," the answers could be "argon, radium, iron, einsteinium and silicon." For each category, name five items, each one beginning with a different letter in the word "Aries," the first Zodiac sign in spring. For example, given the category "elements on the periodic table," the answers could be "argon, radium, iron, einsteinium and silicon." For each category, name five items, each one beginning with a different letter in the word "Aries," the first Zodiac sign in spring. For example, given the category "elements on the periodic table," the answers could be "argon, radium, iron, einsteinium and silicon." tag:odeo.com,2009-03-15,24308046 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:34:01 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24273222-Barking-Up-The-Right-Tree Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase that contains the consecutive letters "E-L-M." And specifically, the first word will end in "E-L," and the second word will start with "M." For example, given "publication that a person with wanderlust might read," the answer would be "travel magazine." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase that contains the consecutive letters "E-L-M." And specifically, the first word will end in "E-L," and the second word will start with "M." For example, given "publication that a person with wanderlust might read," the answer would be "travel magazine." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase that contains the consecutive letters "E-L-M." And specifically, the first word will end in "E-L," and the second word will start with "M." For example, given "publication that a person with wanderlust might read," the answer would be "travel magazine." tag:odeo.com,2009-03-08,24273222 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:34:43 -0700 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24237649-A-Merchant-A-King-And-A-Shrew-Walk-Into-A-Bar Every clue is an anagram for the name of a Shakespeare character. For example, given, "real," the answer would be "Lear." Every clue is an anagram for the name of a Shakespeare character. For example, given, "real," the answer would be "Lear." Every clue is an anagram for the name of a Shakespeare character. For example, given, "real," the answer would be "Lear." tag:odeo.com,2009-03-01,24237649 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:38:14 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24156811-That-s-What-She-Said You are given some quotes with the ending, "Tom ________." The word that goes in the blank is a synonym for "said" and completes the statement in a punny way. For example, given, " 'That was the best all-night dance party ever,' Tom ________ ," the answer would be "raved." You are given some quotes with the ending, "Tom ________." The word that goes in the blank is a synonym for "said" and completes the statement in a punny way. For example, given, " 'That was the best all-night dance party ever,' Tom ________ ," the answer would be "raved." You are given some quotes with the ending, "Tom ________." The word that goes in the blank is a synonym for "said" and completes the statement in a punny way. For example, given, " 'That was the best all-night dance party ever,' Tom ________ ," the answer would be "raved." tag:odeo.com,2009-02-22,24156811 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:33:43 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24103594-All-Mixed-Up Every answer is the name of an animal you might see in the zoo. Name the animals from their anagrams. For example, given "oil" plus "N," the answer would be "lion." Every answer is the name of an animal you might see in the zoo. Name the animals from their anagrams. For example, given "oil" plus "N," the answer would be "lion." Every answer is the name of an animal you might see in the zoo. Name the animals from their anagrams. For example, given "oil" plus "N," the answer would be "lion." tag:odeo.com,2009-02-15,24103594 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:34:06 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24043731-Linking-Letters This week's challenge: Take the name of a country, interchange two consecutive letters. Add an "e" after the fifth letter. The result will be two synonyms, one after the other. What is the country, and what are the synonyms? This week's challenge: Take the name of a country, interchange two consecutive letters. Add an "e" after the fifth letter. The result will be two synonyms, one after the other. What is the country, and what are the synonyms? This week's challenge: Take the name of a country, interchange two consecutive letters. Add an "e" after the fifth letter. The result will be two synonyms, one after the other. What is the country, and what are the synonyms? tag:odeo.com,2009-02-08,24043731 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:33:46 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24009724-The-Super-Bowl-Of-Word-Games Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which one word starts with S-T, as in Steelers, and the other starts with C-A, as in Cardinals. The words can be in either order. For example, given "people who work for a political candidate," the answer would be "campaign staff." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which one word starts with S-T, as in Steelers, and the other starts with C-A, as in Cardinals. The words can be in either order. For example, given "people who work for a political candidate," the answer would be "campaign staff." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which one word starts with S-T, as in Steelers, and the other starts with C-A, as in Cardinals. The words can be in either order. For example, given "people who work for a political candidate," the answer would be "campaign staff." tag:odeo.com,2009-02-01,24009724 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:39:39 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23939438-The-Answer-Is-A-Car Think of a word that starts and ends with the letter 'm' as in Mary, drop the first 'm,' insert an 'o' somewhere and you'll get a new word that means the same thing as the first word. What words are these? Think of a word that starts and ends with the letter 'm' as in Mary, drop the first 'm,' insert an 'o' somewhere and you'll get a new word that means the same thing as the first word. What words are these? Think of a word that starts and ends with the letter 'm' as in Mary, drop the first 'm,' insert an 'o' somewhere and you'll get a new word that means the same thing as the first word. What words are these? tag:odeo.com,2009-01-25,23939438 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:34:06 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23896888-The-Answer-Has-A-Hole-In-It Every answer is a word starting with the letter O. The clues are two words — one that can precede the answer, and one that can follow it to complete familiar two-word phrases. For example, given "elected" and "statement," the answer would be "official," as in "elected official" and "official statement." Every answer is a word starting with the letter O. The clues are two words — one that can precede the answer, and one that can follow it to complete familiar two-word phrases. For example, given "elected" and "statement," the answer would be "official," as in "elected official" and "official statement." Every answer is a word starting with the letter O. The clues are two words — one that can precede the answer, and one that can follow it to complete familiar two-word phrases. For example, given "elected" and "statement," the answer would be "official," as in "elected official" and "official statement." tag:odeo.com,2009-01-18,23896888 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:33:33 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23858333-The-Sound-Of-Letters This week's challenge: Every answer consists of two letters of the alphabet that sound like a word or name. Fill in the blanks to get them. For example, if the clue is ___ watermelon, then the answer would be, "C-D" as in seedy watermelon. This week's challenge: Every answer consists of two letters of the alphabet that sound like a word or name. Fill in the blanks to get them. For example, if the clue is ___ watermelon, then the answer would be, "C-D" as in seedy watermelon. This week's challenge: Every answer consists of two letters of the alphabet that sound like a word or name. Fill in the blanks to get them. For example, if the clue is ___ watermelon, then the answer would be, "C-D" as in seedy watermelon. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-11,23858333 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:37:39 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23824303-What-s-In-The-Pan Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase or name, in which the first word starts with "PA" and the second word ends in "N." For example, if the clue is, "namesake of a popular pizzeria chain," the answer would be, "Papa John," because it starts with "PA" and ends in an "N." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase or name, in which the first word starts with "PA" and the second word ends in "N." For example, if the clue is, "namesake of a popular pizzeria chain," the answer would be, "Papa John," because it starts with "PA" and ends in an "N." Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase or name, in which the first word starts with "PA" and the second word ends in "N." For example, if the clue is, "namesake of a popular pizzeria chain," the answer would be, "Papa John," because it starts with "PA" and ends in an "N." tag:odeo.com,2009-01-04,23824303 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:35:48 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23818739-Name-That-Headline-Maker You are given the names of people whom you had probably never heard of before 2008, but who sprang to national or international prominence during the past 12 months. Who are they? You are given the names of people whom you had probably never heard of before 2008, but who sprang to national or international prominence during the past 12 months. Who are they? You are given the names of people whom you had probably never heard of before 2008, but who sprang to national or international prominence during the past 12 months. Who are they? tag:odeo.com,2008-12-28,23818739 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:37:11 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23788223-Categorically-Claus This is a game of categories using the word "Claus." For each category, name something in it starting with each of the letters: C-L-A-U-S. For example, if the category was girls' names: Carol, Laura, Alice, Ursula and Sarah. This is a game of categories using the word "Claus." For each category, name something in it starting with each of the letters: C-L-A-U-S. For example, if the category was girls' names: Carol, Laura, Alice, Ursula and Sarah. This is a game of categories using the word "Claus." For each category, name something in it starting with each of the letters: C-L-A-U-S. For example, if the category was girls' names: Carol, Laura, Alice, Ursula and Sarah. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-21,23788223 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:34:46 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23752375-The-Answer-May-Elude-You You are given two seven-letter words. Rearrange the letters in one of the words to get a synonym of the other. For example, if the clue is "gratify" and "eluding," the answer would be "indulge," which is an anagram of eluding and means gratify. The anagram can be the first or second word. You are given two seven-letter words. Rearrange the letters in one of the words to get a synonym of the other. For example, if the clue is "gratify" and "eluding," the answer would be "indulge," which is an anagram of eluding and means gratify. The anagram can be the first or second word. You are given two seven-letter words. Rearrange the letters in one of the words to get a synonym of the other. For example, if the clue is "gratify" and "eluding," the answer would be "indulge," which is an anagram of eluding and means gratify. The anagram can be the first or second word. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-14,23752375 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:33:12 -0800 no NPR: Sunday Puzzle Podcast