APRIL 1, 2008

MYSTERY

STATES and PROVINCES in NORTH AMERICA

First find the synonym for the word suggested by the crossword-style clues; the number of letters for the word is in parentheses. Then rearrange the letters of each synonym to find the place name of a state or province in North America.
For example, if the word clues are; also(3) + precipitation (4)," the synonyms would be TOO and RAIN, which can be rearranged into the place name ONTARIO.

Knight's mail (5) + fighter jet (3)
Fish eggs (3) + holiday drink (3)
Like (2) + career (8)
Fuss (3) + hello (2)
Portal (4) + form of carbon (4)
Rowing tool (3) + male offspring (3)
Combine (3) + bovine (3) + originally surnamed (3)
Primary (4) + vessel (4)
Achieves victory (4) + metal money (5)
Awestruck (4) + anger (3)

CAN YOU FIND THEM?

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HIDDEN AUTHORS

The last name of a famous author can be hiding in consecutive letters within a sentence.  For example, "I didn't enjoy certain things about that movie" is hiding author JOYCE, found in "enJOY CErtain" in the middle of the sentence.  Find the author who is hiding in the consecutive letters within these sentences.

CAN YOU FIND THEM?

Using a detour is the only way to get to there.
In the story of corrupt leaders, the saga never ends.
I wish utensils were less expensive at this store.
A typical graduate of Vassar treasures her alma mater.
I was told that a zircon radiates as much light as a diamond.
I call my mother's smart sibling Uncle Mensa.
The total cotton crop profit was just under fifty thousand dollars.
The prototype of a racer van tested out rather well.
Who is that thug over there?
The veggie burger tasted just like real beef.

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