NPR’s Sunday Puzzle: Unravel ‘Hush’ Mysteries
This week’s edition of NPR’s Sunday Puzzle presents a unique challenge themed around words starting with “SH-.” Participants must identify words that fit into the provided pairs, forming compound words or familiar phrases. Here’s a breakdown of the challenge.
SH- Word Challenge
Each answer must start with “SH-” and complete the phrases:
- 1. Shooter — Eyed
- 2. Music — Metal
- 3. Skin — Dog
- 4. Shocked — Game
- 5. Key — Gears
- 6. Wreck — Mate
- 7. Horn — Lace
- 8. Center — List
- 9. Change — Range
- 10. Clock — Glass
- 11. Blade — Strap
- 12. Stall — Curtain
Previous Challenge Recap
The last puzzle was presented by Andrea Carla Michaels from San Francisco. Participants were tasked with naming a noteworthy 20th-century writer. By removing specific letters from the writer’s name, players revealed a fabric name.
The solution was Virginia Woolf, which results in “Virgin Wool” after modifying the letters. The challenge winner was Wesley Davis from Black Mountain, North Carolina.
This Week’s Challenge
Donn Dimichele from Redlands, California, introduces this week’s game. Participants must name a famous musical duo. By removing four consecutive letters from the duo’s name, a well-known non-musical duo is phonetically revealed.
To submit your answer, ensure it’s in by Thursday, March 12 at 3 p.m. ET. Selected answers will earn listeners an opportunity to participate in the on-air puzzle.
Stay tuned for more challenges and test your word skills with Filmogaz.com.
