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Each of these words can have the same letter placed at the beginning and the end to form a new (common) word.

For example, -LIT- becomes ELITE by adding an E at both ends.

What are the new words?
-eve- -able- -carve- -as- -on- -ode- -elude- -ape- -ate- -rod-

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A grocer has to place 28,121 carrots into bags, each bag containing the same number of carrots, and using as few bags as possible.

If you think that one big bag will suffice, then feel free to calculate its size!

If we assume that more than one bag is used, how many are required?

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Moving up or right, what is the largest total you can make, using the mathematical signs along the way?

+	4	–	2	+	2
2	+	2	–	2	+
–	1	+	2	–	4
2	–	1	+	1	–
+	1	–	2	+	3
3	+	3	–	4	+

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

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Complete this grid with the digits 1 to 6 to make the sum correct.

Perform each mathematical operation in the order shown, from left to right, so 1 + 2 x 3 is treated as (1 + 2) x 3 = 9.

Consecutive numbers are not next to each other, there is no ÷ 1, and at no point is a decimal or a fraction used.



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

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