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Brain Teasers

Word Clues

Braingle.com on May 1, 2026

For each of the following clues, what is a synonym that contains the letters in the () consecutively?

1. A talk (LEC)
2. A challenge between 2 or more people (CON)
3. To sign up (REG)
4. An organization established to help the needy (TY)
5. To talk (CATE)
6. In charge (SPON)
7. Place (CA)

Solution:

1. (LEC)ture
2. (CON)test
3. (REG)ister
4. Chari(TY)
5. Communi(CATE)
6. Re(SPON)sible
7. Lo(CA)tion

Today's brain teaser courtesy of Braingle.com.

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