Teaser Of The Day No. 71

[Carl]

Each pair of definitions is for two words, where the second word is the first word with an extra letter added somewhere (example: band & brand). The length of the short word in each pair is provided.

1) Low in fuel content & to gain knowledge (4 letters)
2) A small vessel for liquids & essential (4 letters)
3) A low or open slipper & malicious gossip (6 letters)
4) A mark used to indicate the place where something is to be inserted & a floor covering (5 letters)


Answers will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00

[elcarretero]

1 lean learn
2 vial vital

[Carl]

ANSWERS

1) lean & learn
2) vial & vital
3) sandal & scandal
4) caret & carpet