And for playing our puzzle today, you'll get a WEEKEND EDITION lapel pin, as well as puzzle books and games. KERN: (Laughter) Now, that would be prairie. College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Change the second letter to an L and read the result backward.

Last week's challenge: Think of an 8-letter word with three syllables that contains the letter "I" in each syllable — but, strangely, doesn't contain a single "I" sound, either long or short.

And you'll get to play on the air with the puzzle editor of The New York Times and WEEKEND EDITION's puzzlemaster, our very own Will Shortz.

Our deadline for entries is Thursday, October 15 at 3 p.m. Eastern. And you can read all about it at npr.org/puzzle. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. You won’t find a paywall here. Listen Download Oct … And if you're the winner, we'll give you a call. And the answer is daiquiri, D-A-I-Q-U-I-R-I, which just proves how strange the English language is. Number two - a musician with a flute.

KERN: I'm going to butcher the French pronunciation of it.

Come into view again. What are they? Come as often as you like — we’re not counting. Example: More mature, as fruit --> RIPER1. So, again, certain fruits - in the plural.

Come into view again. I'm like, did you get daiquiri as well, too? I will admit I had some help from my wife on this one, who's better at the word puzzles, but I feel great.

NPR. ___ of paper / ___ of the tongue10. Change the second letter to an L. Read the result backward, and you'll name two things to drink. KERN: I have not had a lot of daiquiris. SHORTZ: Like reasoning by theoretical deduction - it's a two-word phrase. And the winner is Neal Kern of Salem, Ore. Congratulations. How about open grassland, as in Kansas and Nebraska? Sunday Puzzle. You'll name two things to drink. And if you're the winner, we'll give you a call. What's next week's challenge? Listeners who submit correct answers win a chance to play the on-air puzzle. Number one - what beats rock but loses the scissors in a children's game? As the opening drumbeat of "The Puzzle" sounds, all ears perk up (like the family "Auto-Perc" Coffee Maker) and turn toward their radio's speaker, like sunflowers toward the sun. Listen . On-air challenge: Every answer today is a word or phrase in which the only consonants are P and R — repeated as often as necessary.

So let's go. And she got this faster than I did. SHORTZ: Yeah, it comes from listener Tyler Lipscomb of Augusta, Ga. Name certain fruits - in the plural. And she got this faster than I did.

KERN: But it was one of the first things we did when we started dating - that we did The Puzzle together. ET. Remember, just one entry per person, please. I'm both excited and nervous to be here. ET. Important: Include a phone number where we can reach you by Thursday, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m. SHORTZ: Well, it's an English word now. Prairie or Perrier? This week's challenge: This week's challenge comes from listener Tyler Lipscomb, of Augusta, Ga. Name certain fruits — in the plural. We borrow words from everyone.

KERN: (Laughter) Now, that would be prairie. GARCIA-NAVARRO: It is, indeed. Take it away, Will. KERN: As ready as I'm going to be. Now we're going to six-letter answers.

How do you feel now? KERN: I am a member of Oregon Public Broadcasting. Think of an 8-letter word with three syllables that contains the letter "I" in each syllable — but, strangely, doesn't contain a single "I" sound, either long or short. GARCIA-NAVARRO: Great job.

This was a lot of fun. ___ of hands / ___ of force8. GARCIA-NAVARRO: Let's go. Listeners who submit correct answers win a chance to play the on-air puzzle. What is it?I'm not able to provide a clever clue this week. ___ of fire / ___ of wax5. This week's puzzle is proving to be a toughie. Include a phone number where we can reach you at about that time. Prairie or Perrier? And you can read all about it at npr.org/puzzle. Credit: NPR Sunday Puzzle: Accept Some Substitutes Sep 20, 2020 at 4:50 am By.

Hi, Will. KERN: I'm going to butcher the French pronunciation of it. 919695472_1935373223.jpg. Will Shortz; On-air challenge: I'm going to give you some six-letter words.

I'm both excited and nervous to be here. You sure it's the English language? Fix, as an appliance5. The other letters are all vowels. Posted by Blaine at 6:00 AM. What word is it? All right. Sunday Puzzle: P, B And J NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro plays the puzzle with Steve Becker of Grantham, N.H and puzzlemaster Will Shortz. KERN: Yes, kind of - probably me a little more so than her. GARCIA-NAVARRO: Do you guys get competitive? I just wanted to claim that for my own culture. GARCIA-NAVARRO: Joining us is Will Shortz. Listeners who submit correct answers win a chance to play the on-air puzzle. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Change the second letter to an L, and read the result backward. Although, that is a good drink. I'm like, did you get daiquiri as well, too? Listen . KERN: And keep it now that we're married. Q: Name a famous person with the initials M. C. The first initial and last name anagram to the person's field of renown. Their radio, of course, is tuned to NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday. NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz has appeared on Weekend Edition Sunday since the program's start in 1987. GARCIA-NAVARRO: Oh, congratulations to you both.

Tweet Share on Facebook Share on Google+ Email. KERN: You know, I looked at a list of eight-letter words and just kind of did a brute-force method of it. SHORTZ: Well, it's an English word now.

Every answer is a four-letter word. And click on the submit-your-answer link. SHORTZ: Piper is it. And then it's six letters after that. You sure it's the English language?

Partner of salt 4. GARCIA-NAVARRO: That is true. All right. Edit: My hint was not able hinting at Cain and Abel.A: MICHAEL CAINE --> MCAINE --> CINEMA.

Hi, Will. Important: Include a phone number where we can reach you by Thursday, Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. The answer is not a plural. And you'll get to play on the air with the puzzle editor of The New York Times and WEEKEND EDITION's puzzlemaster, our very own Will Shortz. We borrow words from everyone. SHORTZ: Yeah, it came from listener Micah Margolies of Lenexa, Kan.

Important: Include a phone number where we can reach you by Thursday, Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. KERN: I have not had a lot of daiquiris. Word puzzles are more her thing.

And all you have to do is change the second letter of paper. The answer is not a plural. We received more than 500 correct responses. And for playing our puzzle today, you'll get a WEEKEND EDITION lapel pin, as well as puzzle books and games.

You did really, really well. And welcome to the program.

Number one - what beats rock but loses the scissors in a children's game? Example: More mature, as fruit --> RIPER 1.

Name a major world city with a population in the millions.

GARCIA-NAVARRO: Yes. Musician with a flute 3. NPR Sunday Puzzle (Sep 13, 2020): U Can't Touch This. And your first one is partner of salt. Although, that is a good drink. Put the same word in each blank to complete them. Listening... / On-air challenge: Every answer today is a word or phrase in which the only consonants are P and R — repeated as often as necessary. This week's challenge: This week's challenge comes from listener Micah Margolies of Lenexa, Kan. It's Spanish. Change the second letter to an L. Read the result backward, and you'll name two things to drink. Change the second letter to an L, and read the result backward.

Include a phone number where we can reach you at about that time. Open grassland, as in Kansas and Nebraska7. GARCIA-NAVARRO: I see. SHORTZ: Paper is it. Musician with a flute3. You'll name two things to drink. And then I had to touch base with her. And, Neal, which member station do you listen to? GARCIA-NAVARRO: Yes. GARCIA-NAVARRO: All right, Will. If you can spend another couple of minutes making a pledge of as little as $5, you’ll feel like a superhero defending democracy for less than the cost of a month of Netflix. I said think of an eight-letter word with three syllables that contains the letter I in each syllable but strangely doesn't contain a single I sound, either long or short.

KERN: But it was one of the first things we did when we started dating - that we did The Puzzle together. And... SHORTZ: Perrier - good. What beats rock but loses to scissors in a children's game2. Well, that's a good combination. SHORTZ: Yeah, it came from listener Micah Margolies of Lenexa, Kan.

SHORTZ: It starts with a P. And its name is French. I have different booze of choice. Partner of salt4. And the answer is daiquiri, D-A-I-Q-U-I-R-I, which just proves how strange the English language is. For example, if I said more mature as fruit, you would say riper. Now we're going to six-letter answers. NEAL KERN: Oh, thank you so much. GARCIA-NAVARRO: Do you guys get competitive? So, again, certain fruits - in the plural. Pads and pencils begin cropping up on the table. GARCIA-NAVARRO: Oh, congratulations to you both. My wife and I always work on The Puzzle. Every answer today is a word or phrase in which the only consonants are P and R repeated as often as necessary.

Fix, as an appliance 5. What are they? You’ve found a like-minded tribe that cherishes what a free press stands for. No, not even last time I was in New Orleans. KERN: I am a member of Oregon Public Broadcasting. Important: Include a phone number where we can reach you by Thursday, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m. SHORTZ: All right, Neal. Sunday Puzzle. He's puzzle editor of The New York Times and WEEKEND EDITION's puzzlemaster. Take it away, Will. The answer is not a plural.

Sunday Puzzle: Game of Words. If you know the answer to next week’s challenge, submit it here.

All right. GARCIA-NAVARRO: So what was last week's challenge? It's not too hard. GARCIA-NAVARRO: Joining us is Will Shortz.

For example, if I said more mature as fruit, you would say riper. SHORTZ: The first word is one letter. Like reasoning by theoretical deduction (2 words)8. Reading backward, you now have the name of a major restaurant chain. Submit Your Answer. And I said the answer is not a plural. Example: More mature, as fruit --> RIPER1. And I said the answer is not a plural. I will admit I had some help from my wife on this one, who's better at the word puzzles, but I feel great. 1289 S. Torrey Pines Dr.Las Vegas, NV 89146, Main Number:  1-702-258-9895Toll Free: 1-888-258-9895, On-air challenge: I'm going to read you pairs of incomplete phrases. If you know the answer to next week's challenge, submit it here. All right. ___ of luck / ___ of both worlds. ET. GARCIA-NAVARRO: I see. What beats rock but loses to scissors in a children's game 2. I said think of an eight-letter word with three syllables that contains the letter I in each syllable but strangely doesn't contain a single I sound, either long or short. And the winner is Neal Kern of Salem, Ore. Congratulations. ___ of wolves / ___ of cigarettes --> PACK1. This was a lot of fun. If you know the answer to next week's challenge, submit it here. SHORTZ: Paper is it. Every answer today is a word or phrase in which the only consonants are P and R repeated as often as necessary. GARCIA-NAVARRO: It is, indeed. KERN: Relieved. Change the second letter to an L and read the result backward. Brand of bottled water6. Do you drink a lot of daiquiris (laughter)?



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