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Letter Wave 11 Trivia Quiz

Drop a letter from the first answer, then re-arrange and drop another letter until the sixth question. From the seventh question, use the same method but add a letter to get each successive answer.

A multiple-choice quiz by ClarkyB. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ClarkyB

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
391,004

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
372

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. First word of eight letters: Tweety Pie's home?

Answer: (One Word (Eight Letters))

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Question 2 of 10

2. Subtract a letter and anagram to get a seven-letter word that means shorten (a text).

Answer: (One Word (Seven Letters))

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Question 3 of 10

3. Subtract a letter and anagram to get a six-letter word that is a nocturnal animal in the family Mustelidae.

Answer: (One Word (Six Letters))

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Question 4 of 10

4. Subtract a letter to get a five-letter word that is a symbol of membership or support of a club or organisation.

Answer: (One Word (Five Letters))

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Question 5 of 10

5. Subtract a letter and anagram to get a four-letter word that is a small generally spherical item that is threaded with others to make items of jewellery.

Answer: (One Word (Four Letters))

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Question 6 of 10

6. Subtract a letter to get a three-letter word that is a place for sleeping.

Answer: (One Word (Three letters))

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Question 7 of 10

7. Add a letter and anagram to get a four-letter word that is money owed.

Answer: (One Word (Four Letters))

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Question 8 of 10

8. Add a letter to get a five-letter word that is someone's first appearance (e.g. in a sporting team, or in a TV show).

Answer: (One Word (Five Letters))

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Question 9 of 10

9. Add a letter and anagram to get a six-letter word that is the British pop-rock band that had hits such as "What I Go to School For", "Year 3000", and "Crashed the Wedding".

Answer: (One Word (Six Letters))

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Question 10 of 10

10. Add a letter and anagram to get a seven-letter word that is used to explain what one has done when one has hit one's toe against a hard object, for example.

Answer: (One Word (Seven Letters))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. First word of eight letters: Tweety Pie's home?

Answer: Birdcage

Generally made of metal, a birdcage is a cage specifically designed to house birds. Its size should be relative to the activeness of the bird(s) housed, and how much time the bird(s) spend in the cage, and should contain items such as perches, water bottles, feed, and possibly toys to ensure the bird(s) remain well-nourished and entertained.

2. Subtract a letter and anagram to get a seven-letter word that means shorten (a text).

Answer: Abridge

University students often have to abridge their essays in order that they meet with the word limit requirements set by their professors.

3. Subtract a letter and anagram to get a six-letter word that is a nocturnal animal in the family Mustelidae.

Answer: Badger

In Europe, a male badger is known as a boar, a female badger is known as a sow, and a young badger is known as a cub, and the badger family live in a home known as a sett.

4. Subtract a letter to get a five-letter word that is a symbol of membership or support of a club or organisation.

Answer: Badge

A soccer player will often kiss the badge on his jersey after he has scored a goal as a sign of loyalty to and passion for the club for which he is playing.

5. Subtract a letter and anagram to get a four-letter word that is a small generally spherical item that is threaded with others to make items of jewellery.

Answer: Bead

Bead, as in "Julie was making a necklace, but dropped the final bead on the floor. It took her ages to find it because it was the same colour as her carpet!".

6. Subtract a letter to get a three-letter word that is a place for sleeping.

Answer: Bed

Most people will picture a metal or wooden frame with a mattress when they think of a bed, however a bed can take many different forms, including a hammock, a sleeping bag, and even a bed of nails!

7. Add a letter and anagram to get a four-letter word that is money owed.

Answer: Debt

Individuals who get themselves into debt and are unable to get themselves back out of it again will often have to declare bankruptcy, whereby their debts are cleared and they are able to make a fresh start, albeit with serious ongoing financial consequences (such as not being able to obtain credit).

8. Add a letter to get a five-letter word that is someone's first appearance (e.g. in a sporting team, or in a TV show).

Answer: Debut

Little did David Beckham know, when he made his professional debut with Manchester United in 1992, that he would become one of the world's most well-known and successful soccer players.

9. Add a letter and anagram to get a six-letter word that is the British pop-rock band that had hits such as "What I Go to School For", "Year 3000", and "Crashed the Wedding".

Answer: Busted

Busted formed in 2000, and originally consisted of James Bourne, Matt Willis, Ki Fitzgerald and Owen Doyle. However within a year, Fitzgerald and Doyle had left the band, and Charlie Simpson had joined, creating the line-up that is the Busted that enjoyed European chart success in the early-to-mid 2000s.

10. Add a letter and anagram to get a seven-letter word that is used to explain what one has done when one has hit one's toe against a hard object, for example.

Answer: Stubbed

Stubbed, as in "John yelled out in pain, as he had just stubbed his toe against the foot of his sofa".

Source: Author ClarkyB

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