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Lose and Add a Letter Trivia Quiz

Start with a 7-letter word, drop a letter and anagram to get a new word. Do this until you have a 2-letter word and then step up a letter at a time.

A multiple-choice quiz by bwfc10. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bwfc10

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
401,644

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
499

Question 1 of 10

1. Seven letters
One of the five Big Cats whose coat has black spots

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Six letters
A door to door vendor

Answer: (British spelling)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Five letters
A paper covering used for medical examinations

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Four letters
A fruit

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Three letters
A large primate

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Two letters
State abbreviation for Pittsburgh's state

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Now add a letter
To drink with the tongue

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Add another letter
Ashen or wan

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Add another letter
A hard object produced by mollusks and used as jewelry

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Add another letter to end with a six letter word
Release of a prisoner based on good behavior

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Seven letters One of the five Big Cats whose coat has black spots

Answer: Leopard

Leopards are the smallest of the big cats and are relatively solitary animals who are also nocturnal.

2. Six letters A door to door vendor

Answer: Pedlar

Pedlars(or peddlers) were known to travel between small towns selling their wares. Often associated with gypsies or tinkers.

3. Five letters A paper covering used for medical examinations

Answer: Drape

Curtains in the UK are known as drapes in the US.

4. Four letters A fruit

Answer: Pear

Pears are rich in potassium and copper and there are over 100 varieties grown around the world.

5. Three letters A large primate

Answer: Ape

An ape is a primate which lacks a tail and includes gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzees.

6. Two letters State abbreviation for Pittsburgh's state

Answer: PA

Pennsylvania was founded by Willian Penn and was one of the original thirteen colonies. It is known as The Keystone State.

7. Now add a letter To drink with the tongue

Answer: Lap

A cat and dog lap differently. Dogs scoop water into their mouth whereas a cat only touches the surface of the water with its tongue and water adheres to the tip.

8. Add another letter Ashen or wan

Answer: Pale

The noun "pale" originates from the Latin word "palum" meaning a wooden stake or post.

9. Add another letter A hard object produced by mollusks and used as jewelry

Answer: Pearl

A pearl forms by an irritant being enveloped by the mantle in the mollusk and layers of nacre being secreted around it to eventually produce a pearl.

10. Add another letter to end with a six letter word Release of a prisoner based on good behavior

Answer: Parole

Parole is granted if a board determines that a prisoner is no longer a threat to society and rehabilitated. Whilst on parole, the prisoner is supervised by an public official. Violation of parole terms can result in the person being sent back to prison.

Source: Author bwfc10

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