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Sunday Puzzle: Kennections

Sunday Puzzle: Kennections

Summary

The Sunday Puzzle segment on NPR, hosted by Will Shortz, features a game called Kennections, inspired by Ken Jennings. Participants answer a set of five questions and find a common link between the answers. The segment also includes a creative challenge involving palindromes for listeners to participate in.

Key Facts

  • The Sunday Puzzle is a segment on NPR, hosted by Will Shortz.
  • The game Kennections is inspired by Ken Jennings and his book "The Complete Kennections."
  • Participants answer five questions and find a common link among the answers.
  • The first puzzle includes questions related to a publishing company, Chinese philosophy, an African animal, a type of cookie, and a puzzle-solving competition.
  • The second puzzle asks about an actor from a 1983 film, a memorial designer, a costume designer, a film director, and a Spanish explorer.
  • There is a creative challenge to write a palindrome that includes the letter Q.
  • The best palindrome entries will have the chance to participate in the on-air puzzle.
  • Answers for the challenge must be submitted by July 31, along with a contact number.

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