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On-air challenge Every answer is a word ending in the letters A-C, as in air-conditioning. Ex. Person who stays awake all night –> INSOMNIAC 1. 12 astrological signs2. High-quality brandy from France3. Person with an inflated sense of himself4. Person who’s lost his memory5. Substance said to increase sexual desire or pleasure6. Related to the heart7. Surface for roads and airport runways8. Light purple … or a flower with this shade9. Wood finish10. Temporary camp, as for soldiers11. Street with no outlet (hyph.)12. Miscellaneous ornaments of little value in a display case (hyph.)13. Shrub or small tree with small reddish fruits used as a spice14. Reference book filled with miscellaneous facts15. Emergency removal of patients to or from a hospital16. Superintelligent person
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Last week’s challenge This is a phonetic challenge in four parts. First, say a letter of the alphabet out loud — like B, C, or L. Then name something you might carry around in your pocket. Say it twice. Finally, name a variety of tree. Say these four things in order, and phonetically they’ll name a nice place in the United States to vacation. What is it? Challenge answer Waikiki Beach Winner Adam Borden, of Westminster, Colorado. This week’s challenge This coming Thursday through Sunday, I’ll be at the 185th convention of the National Puzzlers’ League, which is taking place in Minneapolis. I’ve brought a puzzle by someone else who will also be there — Ben Bass, of Chicago. Take two different articles of clothing and place them one after the other. The result will spell something seen at a baseball game. What is it? If you know the answer to the challenge, submit it below by Thursday, DATE DATE at 3 p.m. ET. Listeners whose answers are selected win a chance to play the on-air puzzle.
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