October

By O. J. Robertson

Using only the letters in the word October, form words to fit the ten definitions. Use a letter in each word only as many times as it appears in October.

1. Inside of ear of corn __ __ __

2. Cowboy’s footwear (singular) __ __ __ __

3. Center of apple __ __ __ __

4. Loose-fitting garment __ __ __ __

5. Underground part of tree __ __ __ __

6. Mine product __ __ __

7. To drill __ __ __ __

8. Soft cry of pigeon __ __ __

9. Small collapsible bed __ __ __

10. Musical instrument __ __ __ __

Answers:

• (1) cob, (2) boot, (3) core, (4) robe, (5) root, (6) ore, (7) bore, (8) coo, (9) cot, (10) oboe.