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Puzzle 61 


Can you find five countries hidden in the following paragraph:

Dominic had a certain way with animals – he could almost talk to them. By tickling it under the chin, a rabbit would roll over and let its belly be tickled. This technique was sometimes used to good effect in gaining trust, and allowed a vital yearly treatment to be performed safely. The removal of nits. Using a vet approved shampoo to clean the fur (and not a blend of malt and water!).

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Puzzle 62 


Each of the following sets of letters can be made into a real word by adding three letters to the beginning, and the same three letters in the same order to the end.
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For example:

   iperspir
   ??? + iperspir + ???
   ant + iperspir + ant
   antiperspirant

Puzzle Copyright © Elliott Line
This puzzle appeared in Mensa's EnigmaSig (203.08) and is used with permission.

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Puzzle 63 


Using the letters EEIIIISSSTTT complete this grid. The grid reads the same across as down.

Note: this puzzle is not interactive, and the squares cannot be clicked.

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Puzzle 64 


My first is in horse, but not in pony.
My second is in coyote, but not in jackal.
My third is in shrew, and also in vole.
My fourth is in panda, but not in bear.
My last is in baboon, but not in monkey.
What am I?

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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