I'm reminded of a puzzle with something left out.Q: Using only the letters in the words FACES NORTH, repeating them as often as you wish, you can spell a familiar expression in seven words (4,3,3,6,3,3,5). What expression is it?
Sunday, August 09, 2026
NPR Sunday Puzzle (Aug 9, 2026): Faces North
NPR Sunday Puzzle (Aug 9, 2026): Faces North
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I haven't cracked Blaine's clue. I was thinking along similar lines (I believe) to Dr. K's clue in the previous thread, but I'll say this instead: lift a finger, anyone?
ReplyDeleteSomething is missing.
ReplyDeleteHey, would you look at that?!
DeleteTurtle eggs. Goddess winking.;-)
ReplyDeleteRearrange the longest word in the expression to get a word that is a desirable quality in clothing.
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ReplyDeleteA Monkee said it.
ReplyDeleteWell, the Liquid Paper heir said it first.
ReplyDeleteThe expression is certainly familiar to many a puzzle solver from time to time.
ReplyDeleteThe on-air player should have no trouble with this.
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