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Sunday Puzzle: First and last two letters

Sunday Puzzle: First and last two letters

Summary

The article discusses a Sunday Puzzle segment on NPR, where listeners are given word challenges to solve. The puzzle involves completing word phrases and features a new challenge from Mike Reiss. Participants have until October 9 to submit their answers.

Key Facts

  • The puzzle is part of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday, hosted by Will Shortz.
  • Listeners are given the first word of a phrase and have to guess the second word.
  • The current challenge involves changing letters in the names of a famous singer to form a well-known location.
  • Mike Reiss, known for his work on "The Simpsons," provided this week's challenge.
  • Answers from listeners are due by October 9, with a chance to play the puzzle on-air.
  • Last week's challenge answer was Jodie Foster, forming "movie poster."
  • Erin Rhode from Plymouth, Minnesota, won last week's challenge.

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