On-air challenge
In two syllables, each response today is the name of an item you could wear. This could be a garment that is mostly worn by women, men, or both. I’ll offer you the answers in rhyme. You give them names.
For example, Razor -> Blazer
Last week’s challenge
“Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” author Peter Gwinn is the source of this week’s challenge. In seven letters, name something that many hospitals have. Rearrange the letters so that they form four and three letters each, naming two items that can be found within a hospital.
Challenge answer
Helipad –> assistance
Winner
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts resident Alison Triebwasser.
This week’s challenge
The creator of mathpuzzle.com, Ed Pegg Jr., is the source of this week’s challenge. Consider Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, a beloved children’s book with illustrations. Rearrange its 26 letters to identify a well-known theatrical part (in two words) and a well-known film director (first and last names). What are these items?
Please respond to the challenge below by Thursday, August 21st at 3 p.m. ET if you know the answer. A opportunity to play the on-air puzzle is awarded to listeners whose responses are chosen.
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