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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Sep 6, 2026): From the Latin, transportare "to carry across"

From the Latin, transportare "to carry across" Q: Think of a means of transportation in seven letters.

NPR Sunday Puzzle (Sep 6, 2026): From the Latin, transportare "to carry across"

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Change the fifth letter to a U and read the result backward.

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From the Latin, transportare "to carry across" Q: Think of a means of transportation in seven letters. Change the fifth letter to a U and read the result backward.

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From the Latin, transportare "to carry across" Q: Think of a means of transportation in seven letters. Change the fifth letter to a U and read the result backward.

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