15/7/25 – Scientist

Puzzles

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15/7/25 – Scientist

Change the first letter of each word to create two new words that begin with the same letter. Write this letter in the brackets between the words. E.g. BONE ( T ) RAKE (Tone & Take). Letters in brackets, when rearranged, will spell out the name of a famous scientist.

NINE ( ) CANE

DANK ( ) REAM

KNIT ( ) AREA

CAVE ( ) FEAR

JARS ( ) OVER

BEAD ( ) COPE

STOP ( ) OMEN

Puzzle courtesy of Mensa member Peter Hooton

Show Answer

PASTEUR – S, T, U, P, E, R, A

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Puzzles

15/7/25 – Scientist

Puzzles for business use

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