Can you figure out the four-letter word that can be added to the end of each word below to create a whole new word?
Hint
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- The letter begins with W
- It is a term for a hospital unit or a protective area; can also refer to someone under care or protection.
Answer
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The right four-letter word is: WARD!
Explanation
This puzzle is designed to sharpen your ability to recognize patterns in language.
The task is simple: ask yourself, what word can turn Co, Ste, A, To, and On into entirely new words?
Without overthinking it, “ward” is the perfect choice.
When added to the end of each word, it creates new, meaningful words. For example:
- Co becomes coward.
- Ste becomes steward.
- A becomes award.
- To becomes toward.
- On becomes onward.
As you can see, each combination forms a distinct word with its own meaning, demonstrating how a simple suffix can dramatically change the identity of a word.