Sunday Puzzle Unveils Common Threads: NPR
El-Balad’s Sunday puzzle challenges readers’ wordplay skills with engaging and creative prompts. This week features a riddle that invites participants to identify common threads among seemingly unrelated items.
Weekly Word Challenge Overview
Each week, the Sunday Puzzle encourages players to explore connections between words. This week’s challenge involves identifying a nine-letter word that discreetly includes the name “Ian.” The twist? Players must replace “Ian” with another name, resulting in a widely recognized ten-letter word.
This Week’s Puzzle Details
- Originator: Tom Streit from Crozet, Virginia
- Word Length: Nine letters
- Name Embedded: Ian (“I-A-N”)
- Transformation: Replace Ian with a four-letter name to form a new ten-letter word
Previous Week’s Challenge Recap
In the previous week’s puzzle, participants were tasked with finding a seven-letter word associated with weight loss. Those who insert the letters “EP” into this word would reveal a two-word phrase linked to items that may contribute to weight gain.
- Originator: Michael Schwartz from Florence, Oregon
- Answer: Pie plates
- Winner: Shyra Latiolais from New Orleans, Louisiana
Engagement and Participation
The Sunday Puzzle continues to provide an entertaining and challenging platform for word enthusiasts. Participants can look forward to testing their linguistic skills each week and connecting with others who share a passion for puzzles.
Stay tuned for more intriguing challenges that will sharpen your mind and expand your vocabulary on El-Balad.
