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Mind Flexers #1102882
03/06/17 09:26 PM
03/06/17 09:26 PM
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Match the items in the first group with the items in the second on the basis of similar or related meanings. The relationships are disguised by use of double meanings and/or altered spacings.

Please explain your answers so others can see the connections. And please limit yourselves to two solves for the first couple of days.

-1. Beach bum
-2. Discover
-3. Stub
-4. Head over heels
-5. Class act
-6. Show pain
-7. Endanger
-8. Wrinkles
-9. Amiable
-10. Tired kangaroo
-11. Noticed
-12. Store detective
-13. At ease
-14. River bottom
-15. Handles snow
-16. Seance
-17. Pillow rating
-18. Butterball
-19. Doghouse
-20. Reduced fare
-21. Lose the game
-22. On a roll
-23. Sinking ships
-24. Information

-a. counterspy
-b. yellow
-c. underscore
-d. flirt
-e. goat's dance
-f. standing order
-g. record's end
-h. submission
-i. out of bounds
-j. curbed
-k. tangent
-l. pressing problems
-m. sesame seed
-n. sit for a spell
-o. make peace
-p. checkmate
-q. warm
-r. graduation
-s. self-doubt
-t. diet
-u. Venus de Milo
-v. flower bed
-w. aligned
-x. downgrade



Netflix needs to stop asking if I'm still watching and start asking if I've switched the laundry over yet
Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1102885
03/06/17 10:01 PM
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10. Tired kangaroo = i. out of bounds (self explanatory)

smile


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Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1102886
03/06/17 10:01 PM
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2/g disc/over = record's end
11/q not/iced = warm

Love the puzzle, Sue! happydance


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1102889
03/06/17 10:25 PM
03/06/17 10:25 PM
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Ohio
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7o. end/anger = make peace

19j. doghouse = cur/bed


wave

Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1102894
03/06/17 11:55 PM
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Great starts! Glad you like them, Sherlock. wave


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Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1102899
03/07/17 12:57 AM
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8 - l wrinkles = pressing (ironing ) problems

17 - x pillow rating = down grade

nice puzzle !

Last edited by niteowl07; 03/07/17 12:58 AM.
Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1102901
03/07/17 01:23 AM
03/07/17 01:23 AM
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Mojave desert, California
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1k. Beach bum = tan gent
14v. River bottom = flow-er bed spring

Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1102904
03/07/17 02:28 AM
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12a store detective will spy around the counter

20t reduced fare = less food, therefore on a diet smile

Last edited by Lex; 03/07/17 02:34 AM.

Life is what happens while you're making other plans.

Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1102913
03/07/17 06:53 AM
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3u. stub = statue(venus de milo) with no arms (stubs) wave


Gerry
Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1102917
03/07/17 07:22 AM
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13d. a tease = flirt
18e. goat's dance = butter ball wavegirl

Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1102932
03/07/17 09:41 AM
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21c lose the game--under score (score less than opponent) smile

good puzzler Pandora bravo


Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1102935
03/07/17 09:57 AM
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6b - yell/ow


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Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1102942
03/07/17 10:26 AM
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Excellent solves, and I'm happy to hear so many of you are enjoying these. wave

Gerry, your answer makes sense but doesn't work in the overall solution. Try again. smile


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Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1102953
03/07/17 11:40 AM
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15. handless now = Venus de Milo wave2

Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1103000
03/07/17 08:09 PM
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23h. sinking ships....sub mission smile


Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1103003
03/07/17 08:10 PM
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What a great puzzle Pandora laugh


Dan
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To learn, read...To know, write...To master, teach...To live, play games & listen to whale music Stay Smart & Stay Safe
Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1103010
03/07/17 08:44 PM
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Yes to both! And thanks, soot. wave


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Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1103018
03/07/17 09:50 PM
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22m. Sesame seed - On a roll
24w. In/formation - Aligned

smile


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Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1103024
03/07/17 10:56 PM
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3p. stub = check mate
16n. seance = sit for a spell grin

Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Redz] #1103029
03/08/17 12:49 AM
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4/f head over heels = standing order
5/r class act = graduation
9/s amiable = self doubt grin


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1103069
03/08/17 10:12 AM
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4 -w - head over heels ,aligned (posture)

24 -f - in formation ,standing order (military)

really fun puzzle !

Last edited by niteowl07; 03/08/17 10:13 AM.
Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1103072
03/08/17 10:41 AM
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Interestingly different possibilities for some of these: for instance I would have reversed Niteowl's pairings! lol


Life is what happens while you're making other plans.

Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1103077
03/08/17 11:21 AM
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Perfectly done, all! I'm glad you enjoyed this one. wave

Lex, you're right. I had the answers as 4F and 24W but a case can be made for the switch. smile


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Re: Mind Flexers [Re: Pandora] #1103085
03/08/17 12:00 PM
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yeppers , part of what this so good. joy

Last edited by niteowl07; 03/08/17 12:01 PM.
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