On-air challenge
Change one letter in each word or name a well-known college or university.
Ex. CROWN --> BROWN
1. PURSUE
2. YULE
3. SMITE
4. BUTTER
5. CORNEAL
6. BRANDERS
7. COLLATE
8. RICH
9. DUNE
10. VENISON
11. WAVIER
12. COWARD
13. DRAPE
14. ACCIDENTAL
Last week's challenge
Last week's challenge came from Robbie Ellis, of Chicago. Name two well-known colleges or universities from the same state. The last letter of one is the first letter of the other. Change each instance of this letter to the same new letter to get the names of two other well-known colleges or universities. What four schools are these?
Answer: DePaul & Lake Forest (Illinois) --> DePauw & Wake Forest
Winner
Bill Etienne of Laguna Niguel, California
This week's challenge
This week's challenge comes from Nancy Taubenslag, of Scarsdale, N.Y. Name a company that's known for transportation. Move the first two letters to the end. Reverse everything. Insert the name of an international tourist destination. And you'll get the name of a game that involves transportation. What things are these?
If you know the answer to the challenge, submit it here by Thursday, October 15 at 3 p.m. ET. Listeners whose answers are selected win a chance to play the on-air puzzle. Important: include a phone number where we can reach you.
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