Better Get Revved Up For A Puzzle Stuffed With V's And E's
On-air challenge: Here are two clues for two words. Insert the letters V-E somewhere inside the first word to get the second one.
For example: Abel's brother, in the Bible / danger for a spelunker --> Cain, cave-in.
Last week's challenge from listener Martin Eiger: Think of a phrase that denotes a particular major-league sports team in 12 letters. The first 6 letters are the same as the second 6 letters rearranged. What team is it?
Answer: The Miami Heat.
Winner: Amy Suarez of Albuquerque, N.M.
Next week's challenge from listener Ben Bass of Chicago: Name a prominent American politician — first and last names, 11 letters total. Rearrange these letters, and you'll get a country plus the former name of another country. Who's the politician, and what countries are these?
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 Wednesday, July 21, at 3 p.m. ET.