On-air challenge: Every reply is a three-syllable word or name in which the middle syllable is accented and pronounced "sigh." Ex. Sharp and clear-thinking --> INCISIVE1. Matthew,John or Judas Iscariot2. God of the sea, in Greek myth3. Figure out, or as a secret message4. Music or dance performance that a parent might sit through5. Making up one's mind6. Not just throw trash away7. Kind of trading that's illegal8. Painful inflammation around joints9. Front tooth10. Place of safety11. Clear and compelling,as a victory12. Very enthusiastic13. Religious savior14. Egyptian god associated with the afterlifeLast week's challenge: This challenge comes from listener Stuart Portnoy of Arlington, Va. Name a eminent actor — first and final names. The final name is a well-known brand. Drop the final letter of the first name and you'll regain the kind of product it's a brand of. Who is it?reply: Alec Guinness (Guinness, or ale)Winner: William Zweck of Gilbert,Ariz. Next week's challenge: In English, a short "u" sound is usually spelled with a "u, or " as in "fun" and "luck." Occasionally it's spelled with an "o," as in "reach" and "like." Can you name two everyday one-syllable words in which a short "u" sound is spelled with an "a"?Submit Your AnswerIf you know the reply 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, and Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. ET. Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more,visit http://www.npr.org/.
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