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Spreading the Heat Trivia Quiz

In response to a challenge by kyleisalive, here are ten different words, all of which contain 'heat'. Add letters before and/or after to form new words.

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
zorba_scank

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
363,289

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
443

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Question 1 of 10

1. Add three letters to HEAT to form a synonym for swindler.

Answer: (One Word, 7 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Add one letter to HEAT to form a type of cereal.

Answer: (One Word, 5 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Add three letters to HEAT to form a shrub with purple flowers.

Answer: (One Word, 7 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Add two letters to HEAT to create a cover for the blade of a knife.

Answer: (One Word, 6 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Add three letters to HEAT to form a building where plays are performed.

Answer: (One Word, 7 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Add three letters to HEAT to form a word commonly used in the Bible to refer to non-adherents of the faith.

Answer: (One Word, 7 letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Add five letters to HEAT to form a plant related to sorrel whose seeds are used as fodder.

Answer: (One Word, 9 letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Add four letters to HEAT to form a word meaning to warm to an excessive degree.

Answer: (One Word, 8 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Add seven letters to HEAT to create a warm, heavy jacket.

Answer: (One Word, 11 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Now for the big one! Add eight letters to HEAT to form an open air viewing structure with rising tiers of seats in circular or semicircular fashion.

Answer: (One Word, 12 letters)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Add three letters to HEAT to form a synonym for swindler.

Answer: Cheater

Other synonyms that can be used for cheater are trickster, deceiver and fraudster.

2. Add one letter to HEAT to form a type of cereal.

Answer: Wheat

Wheat is one of the most widely produced cereals in the world along with rice and maize. Apart from its use as a staple food, it also used in the production of beer and other alcoholic drinks.

3. Add three letters to HEAT to form a shrub with purple flowers.

Answer: Heather

The flowering plants commonly called heather are part of the Ericaceae family. Apart from various common types of heather, plants like cranberry and azalea also belong to the Ericaceae family.

4. Add two letters to HEAT to create a cover for the blade of a knife.

Answer: Sheath

Any kind of cover or case can be termed as a sheath. Those encasing the blade of a sword or knife are also referred to as scabbards.

5. Add three letters to HEAT to form a building where plays are performed.

Answer: Theater

West End in London and Broadway in New York are among the famous theater districts of the world. A structure where movies are screened can also be called a theater.

6. Add three letters to HEAT to form a word commonly used in the Bible to refer to non-adherents of the faith.

Answer: Heathen

People belonging to religions other than Christianity, Islam or Judaism were referred to as heathens. The term was also used interchangeably to refer to pagans or atheists.

7. Add five letters to HEAT to form a plant related to sorrel whose seeds are used as fodder.

Answer: Buckwheat

Buckwheat is grown in regions where the soil fertility is low. Noodles made from buckwheat are common in Japanese and Korean cuisines.

8. Add four letters to HEAT to form a word meaning to warm to an excessive degree.

Answer: Overheat

The term is also used in economics to refer to a situation where a sharp increase in demand can lead to inflation.

9. Add seven letters to HEAT to create a warm, heavy jacket.

Answer: Windcheater

Windcheaters are also known as windjammers in America. They may sometimes also be used to describe light waterproof jackets.

10. Now for the big one! Add eight letters to HEAT to form an open air viewing structure with rising tiers of seats in circular or semicircular fashion.

Answer: Amphitheater

One of the most well known amphitheaters is the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. With a capacity to hold over fifty thousand spectators, it was a popular entertainment site hosting events ranging from gladiatorial contests to play enactments.

Source: Author zorba_scank

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