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Puzzle ZXZD 


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My first is in mammoth, but not in elephant.
My second is in raccoon, but not in beaver.
My third is in dobbin, but not in horse.
My fourth is in koala, and in kangaroo.
My fifth is in tiger, but not in lion.
My last is in pony, but not in horse.
What am I?

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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Answer
A monkey.

Reasoning
The first letter can be: M O
The second letter can be: C O N
The third letter can be: D B I N
The fourth letter can be: K O A
The fifth letter can be: T G E R
The sixth letter can be: P N Y