Add a Letter to Make a Complex Word Using Clues

Hi, word detective!

Our letter thief has been at it again!

 

Here is part of a word:

ROUN_

 

It has had its last letter stolen.

The thief has left a clue behind to help us figure out what the word is.

 

They have given us two words with similar meanings (synonyms).

 

Words With Similar Meaning	Partial Word
Circle	ROUN_
Ring	ROUN_

 

What could the word be?

 

 

The stolen letter is D and the word is ROUND.

 

 

 

Here is another word with a missing letter:

PRAW_

 

This time, the thief has left behind a different kind of clue.

 

Clues	Partial Word
A type of sea creature.	PRAW_
A tasty sandwich filling.	PRAW_

 

 

What could the word be?

The missing letter is N and the word is PRAWN.

 

In this activity, you will be a word detective and work out the missing letter in each partial word.

 

The thief has left you a clue or two similar meanings of the word; these clues will help you to work out what the word is.

 

Psssstt!  Here’s a handy hint to help you reach superstar status: You can use a thesaurus to help you if you get stuck.

 

Good luck locating those missing letters!