On-air challenge: Today's puzzle is fun enough for two! Name these pairs (and one triplet).
Ex. Name two colors that start with the letters "G-R-E" —> green and grey.
- Two states that start with "A-L-A"
- Two state capitals that start with "H-A-R"
- Two parts of the body that start with "C-H-E"
- Two board games that start with "C-H-E"
- Two universities in New York State that start with "C-O-L"
- Two breakfast cereals that start with "F-R-O"
- And three French wines that start with "C-H-A"
Last week's challenge: Last week's challenge comes from Steve Baggish, of Arlington, Mass. Using only the letters of PANDERS, and repeating them as often as desired, spell a certain entrée at a seafood restaurant (3-6 3 7).
Challenge answer: Pan Seared Red Snapper
Winner: Dan Tatje of Georgetown, Texas.
This week's challenge: Think of a classic American author, whose first and last name's are each one syllable. The last name, when said aloud, sounds like part of the body. Insert the letters "A-S" into the first name and you have the location of this body part. Who is the author?
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