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1. R + A Bovine = A Member of the Genus Corvus

Answer: Crow

R + Cow (Anagram) = Crow

Genus Corvus contains the many varieties of crows and ravens. Crows are susceptible to the West Nile Virus so they can be used as an indicator of the spread of the virus.

2. R + Discomfort or Illness = Currency of Oman

Answer: Rial

R + Ail (Anagram) = Rial

In 1970, the Rial replaced the Gulf Rupee as the currency of Oman. It was initially equal to the British Pound. 1000 baisa makes up one rial.

3. R + Something that you read = a small stream

Answer: Brook

R + Book (anagram) = Brook

Brook is another term for a stream. Stream is defined as a body of water with surface water flowing within the bed and banks of a channel. Streams are also known by many other terms depending on location, size or depth.

4. R + Member of Suidae Family = What someone may tell you to get if you are upset

Answer: Grip

R + Pig (Anagram) = Grip

The suidae family includes mammals called pigs, hog and boars. All members are originally from the Old World but are now found throughout the world thanks to their adaptability and intelligence.

5. R + A Chess Piece = A British Shrimp

Answer: Prawn

R + Pawn (anagram) = Prawn

Prawn is the common term for a aquatic decapod (meaning having 10 legs). Both shrimp and prawn are common names and not scientific names and are now largely interchangeable. The term "shrimp" is more commonly used in the United States and "prawn" being more commonly used in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth Nations. Both terms are thought to have originated in Great Britain with shrimp being the term for the smaller species and prawn used for the larger ones.

6. R + To dislike very much = Where you live

Answer: Earth

R + Hate (Anagram) = Earth

Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the only planet not named after an ancient god. And as of now, is the only planet in our solar system known to harbor life.

7. R + Another term for being finished = another term for a UAV

Answer: Drone

R + Done (Anagram) = Drone

Drone can refer to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or a worker bee among other things. A drone is a remotely controlled vehicle that has no onboard human pilot, which means it does not require a seat, environmental controls or ejection system so it can be made much lighter than a manned vehicle.

8. R + Miami's NBA team = Valentine day symbol

Answer: Heart

R + Heat (Anagram) = Heart

The Miami Heat plays in the National Basketball Association's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. They play their home games in American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami. They joined the NBA as an expansion team in 1988.

9. R + Something a firefighter uses = A member of the genus Equus

Answer: Horse

R + Hose (anagram) = Horse

The genus Equus includes horses, donkeys and zebras. Equus is Latin for horse which is where the term equine is derived.

10. R + Something you may order at Starbucks = An infant's toy

Answer: Rattle

R + Latte (Anagram) = Rattle

Latte is a coffee drink made of espresso and foamed milk. The term is the shortened form of cafelatte, which means milk coffee in Italian.

Source: Author Ctvega

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