Puzzle 297
Which pair of letters comes next in this sequence:
on · et · wo · th · re · ef · ou · ?
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Hint
Try removing the spaces.
Answer
rf.
This sequence spells out the numbers onetwothreefourfive etc.
Puzzle 298
At a recent BrainBashers party, I noted the ages of the children who attended.
Billie was 3, James and Keith were 4, Frankie and Rebecca were 5.
How old was Lara?
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Hint
Look at the vowels (AEIOU).
Answer
2.
Consonants are worth 2 and vowels (AEIOU) are worth − 1.
Puzzle 299
What word completes this square:
ferret rabbit
otter ?
Choose from:
giraffe, mink, cow, bison
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Hint
Look at the first letters of the three words.
Answer
Giraffe.
The initial letters of the words spell FROG.
