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Blaine’s Puzzle Weblog: NPR Sunday Puzzle (Mar 6, 2022): An Awkward Quack


NPR Sunday Puzzle (Mar 6, 2022): An Awkward Quack

Q: Phrases beginning with a “kw-” sound often begin with the letters QU-, as in query, or “KW-,” as in Kwanzaa. What frequent, uncapitalized English phrase beginning with a “kw-” sound accommodates not one of the letters Q, U, Ok, or W?

I fell down and broke my wrist final week so I am a bit slower typing this morning. You do not have to inform me to be extra cautious on ladders. As for the puzzle, I’ve 3 potential solutions. Native audio system of a sure language would knock out two of the phrases leaving just one meant reply with the appropriate sound.

Edit: Telling me to watch out on a ladder can be preaching to the choir. BTW, I discovered this week that I do NOT have a fracture in my wrist, only a sprain in order that was welcome information.

A: CHOIR with potential alternates of COIF and CROISSSANT. Some would possibly argue that COOPERATE might work if you happen to slur the sounds collectively.

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