Engage Your Mind: Sunday Puzzle Challenge on Supermarket Brands
Introduction to the Sunday Puzzle
Welcome to this week’s intriguing Sunday Puzzle! Dive into the world of branding as we challenge you to unleash your creativity and wit. Today, we’ll explore words that can be transformed into recognizable supermarket brand names by changing just one letter. Are you ready to test your knowledge and thinking skills? Let’s get started!
H2: The On-Air Challenge
H3: Transform Your Words
Your task is simple yet exhilarating: for each word provided, switch out one letter to uncover a familiar brand name from the supermarket aisle. Here’s an example to warm you up:
- BOUNCY (paper towels) ⟶ BOUNTY
Now, tackle the following words:
- SPRITZ (soft drink)
- CRUST (toothpaste)
- ACRID (deodorant)
- SCORE (mouthwash)
- WICKS (cough and cold medicine)
- SPITTLES (candy)
- ALIVE (pain relief)
- ANVIL (pain relief)
- ELDERS (glue)
- TOAST (soap)
- WINDER (glass cleaner)
- GLARE (air freshener)
- PIXIE (disposable tableware)
- SKIMPY (peanut butter)
H3: Last Week’s Challenge Review
Before we dive deeper, let’s revisit last week’s challenge. Can you believe it was about People Magazine? The clever twist involved rearranging the letters and appending an "O" to arrive at a prominent subject of discussion in its latest issue. Kudos to Maureen Perrotte from Ravena, New York, for solving it!
H2: This Week’s New Challenge
H3: Wordplay and Creativity Await
Get ready for another exciting challenge from Ed Pegg Jr. This week’s puzzle taps into the fascinating intersection of music and wordplay. The country duo "Montgomery Gentry" and the classic song "Go on With the Wedding" share an unusual linguistic feature. Can you uncover what it is?
H4: Submission Guidelines
Have a go at solving it! Submit your answer by Thursday, May 29 at 3 p.m. ET. The lucky listeners whose answers are chosen will get a chance to play the on-air puzzle. What are you waiting for? Challenge your friends and family too!
Closing Thoughts
Branding is a vital aspect of consumer culture, and our weekly puzzle offers a playful yet insightful glimpse into how names become part of our everyday lives. Whether you solve these puzzles alone or with company, it’s a fantastic way to engage your brain and expand your vocabulary.
Join us for the next podcast to unravel more mysteries, dive into branding insights, and keep your creative juices flowing! For more exciting content, check out our resources on branding strategies.
Happy puzzling!
