Blaine’s Puzzle Blog: NPR Sunday Puzzle (Dec 28, 2025): Seven Letters, One Syllable

Q: Think of a two-syllable word in four letters. Add two letters in front and one letter behind to make a one-syllable word in seven letters. What words are these?

Remember: another Wednesday deadline – work at a quick pace!

Edit: Or feverishly.

A: AGUE –> PLAGUED (also accepted: PLAGUES or LEAGUES)