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1. Top of the line
2. a) Ewer b) Lionize c) Harem
3. Justin is 8 and Parker is 6. (Algebraic equations for this
problem are J=2(P–2) and 4(J+2=5(P+2).)
4. Horse meat
5. Draw. (Each word in the sequence forms a new word
when read backward.)
6. Diners, rinsed
7. "My coat doesn't need a zipper," Tom said snappily.
8. a) Armada b) early c) ribald
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