On-air challenge: For each word, drop the first letter and rearrange those that remain to name part of the human body.
Ex. VOTE --> TOE
1. OGLE
2. PINCH
3. BONES
4. DECAF
5. KNISH
6. ITCHES
7. ROTORS
8. GATHER
9. PITSAW
10. EIGHTH
11. SLIPUP
12. DRIVEL
13. OUTGONE
14. EARWORM
15. RELATION
16. HAMBONED
Last week's challenge: In English, a short "u" sound is usually spelled with a "u," as it "fun" and "luck." Occasionally it's spelled with an "o," as in "come" and "love." Can you name two everyday one-syllable words in which a short "u" sound is spelled with an "a"?
Answer: Was, what
Winner: Michelle Snow of Crown Point, Ind.
Next week's challenge: Name part of the human body in six letters. Add an R and rearrange the result to name a part of the body in seven letters. What is it?
If you know the answer to next week's challenge, submit it here. Listeners who submit correct answers win a chance to play the on-air puzzle. Important: Include a phone number where we can reach you Thursday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. ET.
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