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Terse Verse Terse Verse
Can you solve this mind-bender?

 

A terse verse is a two-word poem that rhymes. One phrase is given as an explanation. The terse verse is the rhymed synonym for it. (These are also called higgly-piggly or hinky-pinky poems.)   For example:

1. What do you call a rabbit's seat?

Terse verse: a hare's chair

2. What do you call a monster trainer?

Terse verse: a creature teacher

3. What do you call a sugary snack?

Terse verse: a sweet treat 


Note:  A dictionary or thesaurus may be helpful if you are not familiar with

 some of the words in the Terse Verse hint.


The hint for Tuesday (2/9/10) is:

  

What do you call an equestrian track? 

(1 syllable words)


 

Submit your solution here!

 


Our last terse verse:  What do you call a sturdy piece of furniture?

Solution:   a stable table

  Solved by:  Hannah and Alex

 





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