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squeak
Hi.
Not sure what the context of the question is, so here are your options for an answer – pick any one you like:
?
? It is certain
? It is decidedly so
? Without a doubt
? You may rely on it
? As I see it, yes
? Most likely
? Outlook good
? Yes
? Signs point to yes
? Reply hazy, try again
? Ask again later
? Better not tell you now
? Cannot predict now
? Concentrate and ask again
? Don’t count on it
? My reply is no
? My sources say no
? Outlook not so good
? Very doubtful
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Utter Chaos
(by the great Will Shortz)
Can you go from “Utter” to “Chaos” in eleven steps, using the following rules?
1) Each step allows one letter to be changed.
2) The order of letters can’t be changed.
3) A valid five-letter word must created in each step.
4) If adding additional letters to a shorter word creates a valid form of the word, e.g. take ==> takes, that’s also OK.
(as an added incentive, be aware that I didn’t solve this one. you now have the opportunity to demonstrate that at least one person here has a bonier head that you do. ?)