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Contradiction by erasure (Posted on 2019-01-02)

A 5-letter word, related to slow speed, becomes fast if you erase its last letter.

Tricky, but true!

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A baroque answer

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Spanish word "lento" means slow

Erasing last letter: Lent (a time of fasting)

Posted by armando on 2019-01-03 17:43:34

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