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Think and

Tell

(PUZZLE! The word itself is a puzzle. Know why? That itself is a puzzle!
How many words can you think of which are near in meaning to the word
puzzle?

Here are some to puzzle you - perplex, confuse, bewilder, bemuse, baffle,
confound, conundrum, mystify, nonplus, enigma, mystery, paradox,
poser, riddle, question, problem... Can you think of more?)

1. There is 1 word which has 6 letters. When you remove one, twelve remain. Which word?

2. What is always in front of you but cannot be seen?
3. What is the end of everything?

4. A mouse wanted to get in better shape by climbing stairs. It started on the fourth floor
and climbed up 5 stories. Then down 7 stories, up 6 stories, down 3 stories, and up 4 stories
again. What floor is it on?

5. I come down but I never go up. What am I ?

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