NPR Highlights Major U.S. Cities Developments
NPR recently introduced a unique challenge that conceals the names of major U.S. cities within sentences. This activity combines wordplay with geographical knowledge, providing a fun test for listeners.
City Names Hidden in Sentences
The sentences contain clues that lead to the names of U.S. cities, each consisting of at least six letters. The sentences also include hints by mentioning the corresponding state where these cities are located. Here are the challenges presented:
- Space enthusiasts in Oregon support landing on Mars. (Answer: Portland)
- Contact your insurance branch or agent in Alaska. (Answer: Juneau)
- The Ohio company has a sale from today to next Sunday. (Answer: Toledo)
- The Colorado trial ended in a sudden verdict. (Answer: Denver)
- Fans voted the Virginia tennis matches a peak experience. (Answer: Richmond)
- I bought a shamrock for decorating my house in Illinois. (Answer: Chicago)
- All the Connecticut things they knew have now changed. (Answer: Hartford)
- Can you help a software developer in Texas? (Answer: Dallas)
Previous Challenge Recap
In a previous episode, the challenge stemmed from Mike Reiss, a writer and producer for “The Simpsons.” Participants had to identify a famous living singer based on a clever wordplay clue.
The answer was Placido Domingo, with Brock Hammill of Corvallis, Montana, being selected as the winner.
This Week’s New Challenge
The current challenge, designed by Robert Flood of Allen, Texas, asks participants to think of a famous female singer of the past. The first name contains five letters, and the last name has seven. By removing the last letter of her first name, participants can rearrange the remaining letters to create the name of a capital city (six letters) and a food product that the country is renowned for (five letters).
Listeners can submit their answers by Thursday, December 18 at 3 p.m. ET. Selected participants will have the opportunity to engage in the on-air puzzle.
