1986
Elzzup ’Sloof Lirpa
April 1986


“Elzzup ’Sloof Lirpa,” Friend, Apr. 1986, 23

Elzzup ’Sloof Lirpa

The answer to each forward definition becomes the answer to each backward definition when read backward.

  1. Forward: to swallow hurriedly
    Backward: stopper for a hole __ __ __ __

  2. Forward: give off, as rays
    Backward: what is measured in hours, days, years __ __ __ __

  3. Forward: large brass musical instrument
    Backward: to border on __ __ __ __

  4. Forward: thin, hollow tube for drinking
    Backward: bumps on witch’s nose __ __ __ __ __

  5. Forward: tiny fly
    Backward: sharpness of flavor __ __ __ __

  6. Forward: two thousand pounds
    Backward: negative word __ __ __

Answers:

  • (April Fool’s Day): (1) gulp, (2) emit, (3) tuba, (4) straw, (5) gnat, (6) ton.