Wordplay Wednesday: Crossword, Sudoku, and More

Crossword Puzzle:

Clues:

• __1.** A way to get something in
• __2.** A sudden involuntary intake of breath
• __3.** Most unusual
• __4.** A kitchen on a ship
• __5.** Humble
• __6.** Represent

Answers:

• __1.** INTAKE
• __2.** HICCUP
• __3.** ODDEST
• __4.** GALLEY
• __5.** MODEST
• __6.** FIGURE

Coin Conundrum:

The coin was in such bad condition that they couldn’t make HEADS OR TAILS OF IT.

Koala-fication:

If a sorcery spell turns somebody into an outback marsupial, it would be called KOALA-FICATION.

Buggin’ Out:

What do the following insects have in common?

• ANT
• BEE
• MOTH
• FLEA
• GNAT
• CICADA
• BEETLE
• CRICKET
• TERMITE

Answer: They all have six legs.

Word Scramble:

Unscramble the following words:

• SASSY
• YEAST
• TASKS
• SATIN
• NEBRASKA

Answers:

• SASSY -> ASSAY
• YEAST -> SEAMY
• TASKS -> STACKS
• SATIN -> SAINTS
• NEBRASKA -> BEARSKIN

Tassie Attractions:

Name five popular tourist destinations in Tasmania, Australia.

Possible Answers:

• Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
• Wineglass Bay
• Salamanca Market
• MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)
• Port Arthur Historic Site