FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Spice it Up and Down Trivia Quiz

Start with a spice, drop a letter and scramble to form a new word for each clue till you are down to one letter. The add a letter at a time till you create another spice. Bon Appétit!

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

Author
zorba_scank

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
373,952

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
589

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Start with a plant whose root is widely used as a spice and also has medicinal properties.

Answer: (One Word, 6 letters)

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Drop a letter and rearrange to form a word describing the period of time under a king's rule.

Answer: (One Word, 5 letters)

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Lose another letter to make a word that forms part of the riding gear used on a horse.

Answer: (One Word, 4 letters)

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Drop a letter and scramble to form a synonym for anger.

Answer: (One Word, 3 letters)

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Drop a letter and rearrange to form the postal code for the smallest state of the United States of America.

Answer: (One Word, 2 letters)

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Drop one more letter so that you are left with a homonym for the sight organ.

Answer: (One Word, 1 letter)

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Add a letter to form a species of three-toed sloth native to Brazil.

Answer: (One Word, 2 letters)

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Add one more letter to create a word meaning unwell.

Answer: (One Word, 3 letters)

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Add another letter to describe the temporary release of a person from custody against the payment of money.

Answer: (One Word, 4 letters)

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Add one more letter to form a herb that is commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine and is also considered holy among followers of Hinduism.

Answer: (One Word, 5 letters)

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Start with a plant whose root is widely used as a spice and also has medicinal properties.

Answer: Ginger

Ginger is believed to have originated in southern China and is commonly used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine. In India, it is also added to tea to create a mildly spicy flavoured tea called masala chai.

2. Drop a letter and rearrange to form a word describing the period of time under a king's rule.

Answer: Reign

In 2013, a fictional historical television series called "Reign" made its debut in America. It centred on the early life of Mary, Queen of Scots.

3. Lose another letter to make a word that forms part of the riding gear used on a horse.

Answer: Rein

Reins are used to control and guide the horse while riding. The word rein is also used as a verb to describe the act of controlling one's emotions.

4. Drop a letter and scramble to form a synonym for anger.

Answer: Ire

Other synonyms for anger include rage, wrath and fury.

5. Drop a letter and rearrange to form the postal code for the smallest state of the United States of America.

Answer: RI

The official name of the state is State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and it is located in the New England region of the United States. Nicknamed "The Ocean State", it is the smallest state but the second most densely populated after New Jersey.

6. Drop one more letter so that you are left with a homonym for the sight organ.

Answer: I

I is the first person singular pronoun. I, eye and aye are homonyms.

7. Add a letter to form a species of three-toed sloth native to Brazil.

Answer: Ai

The ai, also known as the maned sloth, is found in the Atlantic coastal rainforest of southeastern Brazil. Loss of habitat has led to a decline in its population resulting in it now being classified as 'vulnerable'.

8. Add one more letter to create a word meaning unwell.

Answer: Ail

The word ail is used to describe any kind of physical or mental discomfort.

9. Add another letter to describe the temporary release of a person from custody against the payment of money.

Answer: Bail

Bail can also refer to a part of the equipment used during the game of cricket. Three wooden sticks form the stumps at each end of the pitch. Two small wooden pieces lie on top of stumps. These small pieces are called bails.

10. Add one more letter to form a herb that is commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine and is also considered holy among followers of Hinduism.

Answer: Basil

The name basil is derived from the Greek word for king and it is referred to by some cooks as the 'king of herbs'. Apart from Asian cuisine, basil is also the main ingredient in the Italian sauce, pesto.

Source: Author zorba_scank

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Tizzabelle before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.