A Wish Upon A Star

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November 21, 2010

On-Air Challenge

You are given an anagram and must rearrange the letters to name a Walt Disney film. For example, given "iconic hop," the answer would be "Pinocchio."

Last Week's Challenge

What is the longest familiar phrase, title or name in which the only consonants are N and T, repeated as often as necessary? The other letters are vowels. Try to think of an answer with at least 18 letters.

Answers include: Nineteen ninety-nine and Antoine et Antoinette (1947 film)

Winner: William Buchman of Los Angeles

Next Week's Challenge

From Ray Hamill of Madison, Wis.: What two world capitals can be found by rearranging the letters in the phrase "serial number."

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If you know the answer 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 at 3 p.m. Eastern.

 

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Each week, New York Times crossword puzzle editor and NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz presents an on-air quiz to one contestant and gives a challenge for Weekend Edition listeners at home.

Submit Your Answer
Listeners who submit correct answers win a chance to play the on-air puzzle. Important: Please include a phone number where we can reach you Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.