The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz https://www.npr.org/2025/06/01/g-s1-69541/sunday-puzzle
On-air challenge: I’m going to read some sentences. In each one find the name of a national capital hidden somewhere in it phonetically. Ex. On eBay, rutabagas are seldom seen. –> BEIRUT
1. Where is the handbag daddy bought?
2. Throw the anchor away.
3. To an all-round athletic phenom, pentathlon is the ultimate sport.
4. We have tickets to see the Fighting Illini, Row B, seats 1 and 2.
5. During the Civil War sausage was scarce.
6. The gala was attended by many black tie-paying guests.
7. Let the music of Metallica rock us all night.
8. This is the sidewalk we’ll be washing tonight.
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