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Puzzle 473 


My first is in camel, and in hamster.
My second is in otter, but not in ferret.
My third is in mustang, but not in horse.
My fourth is in snake, and in asp.
My last is in tiger, and in panther.

What am I?

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Puzzle 474 


What letter should complete this sequence:

L · A · H · A · R · U · R · E · D · L · ?

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Puzzle 475 


A well-known seven-letter word can be created, by starting with a single letter and adding a letter, one at a time, then mixing the letters, each time making a proper word. Using the clues below, which are not necessarily in the correct order, can you find all seven words? For example, A, AT, TAR, RATE, etc.

Expressing position within limits of space and time.
The subject of self-consciousness.
Frozen atmospheric vapour falling to earth.
To utter musical sounds with the voice.
Cause to oscillate.
Scattering on the earth.
The breaking of divine law.

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Puzzle 476 


What always weighs the same …

… no matter how large it is?

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