On-air challenge Every answer is a word, name, or a familiar phrase in which the first syllable is pronounced "fair" -- in any spelling. (Ex. Locale for an exhibition --> FAIRGROUND) 1. Long stretch on a golf course2. Alternative to Celsius in temperatures3. Alaska city just south of the Arctic Circle4. Boat that transports passengers across a river or body of water5. Monarch in ancient Egypt6. Medical term for the throat7. Revolving ride at an amusement park8. "Cinderella" or "Hansel and Gretel"9. Small, domesticated animal related to the European polecat10. Historical Jewish sect in the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles11. County of northern Virginia that's adjacent to Washington, D.C.12. Actress Morgan13. Louis who leads the Nation of Islam14. Chemical secreted by the body that's a stumulant to others15. Fond goodbye
Last week's challenge This week's challenge comes from Jim Francis, of Kirkland, Wash. Think of a famous female singer (8,4). The first syllable of her first name, the second syllable of her first name backward, and last name forward again are all verbs associated with human desire. Who is this singer? Challenge answer Courtney Love Winner Larry Birkenmeyer of Glenview, Illinois This week's challenge This week's challenge comes from Mike Reiss, a longtime writer and showrunner for "The Simpsons." Name a classic song with a two-word title. Drop the first letter. Add an R after the new first letter. The result will be the names of two countries one after the other. What song is this? If you know the answer to the challenge, submit it below by Thursday, June 4 at 3 p.m. ET. Listeners whose answers are selected win a chance to play the on-air puzzle.
