Letter Ark #3 Online Trivia | Word Play

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1. WORKED EXAMPLE(1) My first is in telephone but not in television = My first letter of the mystery word is in the word 'telephone' but this letter is not in the word 'television'.(2) Cross out the letters that are in both telephone and television. Choose from the leftover letters (P and H) for the start of the word.(3) For the second, third and fourth letters do the same. They are not scrambled.

What type of tree am I?
My first is in telephone but not in television.
My second is in mitten but not in glove.
My third is in minor but not in major.
My fourth is in encyclopaedia but not in dictionary.

Answer: Pine

The word pine can be used either as a noun or an adjective. A pine tree is an evergreen that has very sharp leaves and produces a cone. When pine is used as an adjective, grieve and mourn are words that can describe this emotion.

2. This is a geographical feature.
My first is in kneel but not in bend.
My second is in oaf but not in fool.
My third is in kingdom but not in domain.
My fourth is in omen but not in sign.

Answer: Lake

The deepest lake in the World is Lake Baikal in Russia being 1,637m or 5,371 ft at its greatest depth point. Lake Baikal also holds approximately 20% of the World's unfrozen fresh water. In Namibia is the world's largest underground lake. It was discovered in 1986 and it is 66m or 217 ft underground.

The saltiest lake is Don Juan Pond in Wright Valley, Antarctica. This lake is so salty that even at -53 deg C is still remains liquid.

3. What type of music am I?
My first is in Jasper but not in Edgar.
My second is in fate but not in destiny.
My third is in laziness but not in lethargy.
My fourth is in amaze but not in astound.

Answer: Jazz

The earliest jazz record was recorded in 1917, entitled "The Dark Town Strutters' Ball" by Original Dixieland Jazz Band. In 2004, Kenny G from USA was regarded as being the best-selling jazz artist, selling approximately 55 million albums worldwide over the years.

He also has the honour of having the best selling jazz album of all time, which is "Breathless". This was released in 1992 and sold 12 million copies between the years 1992-2004.

4. I am a collective name for a group of people.
My first is in cuckoo but not in dove.
My second is in cheetah but not in leopard.
My third is in mango but not in banana.
My fourth is in mill but not in lumber.
My fifth is in regime but not in diet.

Answer: Choir

Western choirs began in the 6th century. This was when Pope Gregory I established schools for choirs in Christian centres so that the liturgical music could be correctly performed. It was not until the 16th and 17th centuries when France, Switzerland, England, Scotland and Germany developed choirs for other than strictly the use of liturgy. In the 19th century, choral festivals began.

5. This is a liquid which people use for health purposes.
My first is in trial but not in jury.
My second is in soil but not in dirt.
My third is in tend but not in cared.
My fourth is in inch but not in ounce.
My fifth is in sock but not in shoe.

Answer: Tonic

A tonic can be a medicine that can restore or increase body tone. It is often described as being invigorating and refreshing. Quinine water is often referred to as a tonic.

6. What type of storage place am I?
My first is in valley but not in dale.
My second is in apple but not in blueberry.
My third is in punt but not in bet.
My fourth is in recall but not in memory.
My fifth is in sport but not in polo.

Answer: Vault

The word vault has numerous meanings: (1) An arched structure, which is that, has arched walls and usually made of stone. (2) A room or space (such as a cellar) ceiling. (3) A room made of steel, such as a bank vault, for valuables. (4) An underground burial chamber. (5) A part of the body that is arched, e.g., top of the skull. (6) To jump over something with the use of an object or hands. (7) An accomplishment that is achieved rapidly.

7. I am a singer and actor that has died.
My first is in bright but not in glisten.
My second is in oasis but not in desert.
My third is in nice but not in cute.
My fourth is in gravy but not in train.
My fifth is in castle but not in English.
My sixth is in paper but not in magazine.
My seventh is in total but not in entire.
My eighth is in stew but not in meat.
My ninth is in robe but not in dress.
My tenth is in silly but not in stupid.

Answer: Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis Crosby (aka Bing) was born in 1903 and died in Spain in 1977 from a heart attack. His debut into movies was "Lineup for Today: Ted Williams and Friend" (date unknown). After this, he acted in three movies in 1930, all as himself in the band "The Rhythm Boys".

He was married twice, first to Dixie Lee (1930-1952) and then to Kathryn Grant (1957-1977). He fathered four boys with Dixie Lee; namely Gary, Phillip and Dennis (twins) and Lindsay - which are all deceased. He had two sons (Harry and Nathaniel) and one daughter (Mary) with Kathryn Grant.

In his will, Bing stated that his sons from his first marriage could not gain access to their inheritance until they were in their 80's.

8. This word is an emotion.
My first is in dogma but not in canon.
My second is in teacher but not in school.
My third is in desperate but not in frantic.
My fourth is in pineapple but not in orange.
My fifth is in ankle but not in knee.
My sixth is in intelligent but not in clever.
My seventh is in flour but not in sift.

Answer: Despair

Despair means to have no hope and often indicates total powerlessness and resignation. Despair is synonymous to hopelessness.

9. This is an African country.
My first is in easy but not in chair.
My second is in over but not in under.
My third is in Maryanne but not in Rosalie.
My fourth is in tall but not in height.
My fifth is in listen but not in attention.
My sixth is in igloo but not in longhouse.
My seventh is in ask but not in question.

Answer: Somalia

Somalia's official name is Somali Democratic Republic. It is situated on the northeast coast of Africa, neighbouring Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti. The total area of this country is 637,657 sq km. Somalia's capital is Mogadishu.

10. I am a type of dirt.
My first is in oboe but not in flute.
My second is in scotch but not in whiskey.
My third is in bronze but not in copper.
My fourth is in sabre but not in sword.

Answer: Ooze

Ooze is soft mud or slime. It is often found on the floor of oceans, lakes, etc. It is comprised of the remains of microscopic sea creatures.

11. This is a building that is associated with many forms of entertainment.
My first is in orca but not in whale.
My second is in many but not in numerous.
My third is in shell but not in beach.
My fourth is in flies but not in planes.
My fifth is in honey but not in hive.
My sixth is in mouse but not in mice.

Answer: Casino

A casino is an establishment that mostly revolves around gambling. Casino is also a card game that originated in Italy in the nineteenth century. This was originally a non-betting family game.

12. I am a form of transport.
My first is in tropics but not in Capricorn.
My second is in tunnel but not in train.
My third is in gigantic but not in massive.
My fourth is in banquet but not in gathering.
My fifth is in lodge but not in club.
My sixth is in passage but not in crossing.
My seventh is in tidy but not in orderly.

Answer: Tugboat

A tugboat is a small ship that is mostly used to manoeuvre large ships in harbours or other confined waterways. William Symnington of Scotland built the fist tugboat, named the "Charlotte Dundas," in 1802.

13. I am a species of the large cat family.
My first is in yolk but not in join.
My second is in relay but not in tell.
My third is in pink but not in purple.
My fourth is in exit but not in gate.

Answer: Lynx

Lynx is the common name for any of the members in the genus Lynx that is of the family Felidae. The most common type in Europe is the Lynx lynx and in Africa and southern Asia the common lynx species is the caracal. The American bobcat is classified in this group.

The lynx has disproportionately long legs and large heavy paws. They also have a stout body with thick short fur with stubby tails. A distinctive characteristic of the lynx is the tuft of hair at the ends of their ears.

14. This word describes a person.
My first is in radiate but not in sparkle.
My second is in sting but not in bite.
My third is in frame but not in picture.
My fourth is in fade but not in dim.
My fifth is in fortune but not in treasure.
My sixth is in plot but not in plan.

Answer: Infant

An infant technically refers to a child who is in their earliest years, and mostly refers to the period before they can walk. In law, infant means a person under the legal age of majority, hence a minor. James Elgin Gill from Canada was cited in 2004 as being the most premature baby that has survived in history.

He was born 128 days premature, weighing 624g, in 1987. Though his skin, hands, ears and feet were still developing and his eyes still fused shut, James survived and was healthy in 2004.

15. I am a name of type of hat worn in a hot country.
My first is in buffet but not in table.
My second is in bureau but not in tallboy. My third is in dozen but not in twelve.

Answer: Fez

A fez is a brimless, cylindrical felt hat that is named after the city of Fez or Fes. This city is the commercial city and religious centre of northern Morocco.

Source: Author Auszev

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Letter Ark #3 Trivia Quiz

Two words are given. Cross out the common letters of both words, and the letters left over will give the required answer. Letters are not scrambled.

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