Brain Games
Puzzles
number fun
SUM THINGS MISSING
Fill in the blanks so that each of the digits 0 to 9 is used once (including the 3 and 6 already listed). But follow this rule: The second digit in the first line is half the value of the first digit in the second line.
think!
SAY THAT AGAIN
What four-letter word for a type of singer, when pronounced differently, is also a type of fish?
wordplay
OPPOSITE ATTRACTION
Rearrange the letters in FROSTED HENNA to form two six-letter words that are opposites of each other.
BRAIN TIP
Lean against the wall. Managing your blood pressure is key for brain health. The “wall sit” exercise—leaning with your back to a wall while keeping a seated position for 30 to 60 seconds—has a big benefit, researchers say. It works your muscles and blood vessels, plus it’s low-impact.
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PUZZLE SOLUTIONS
SUM THINGS MISSING: 743 + 859 = 1,602
SAY THAT AGAIN: Bass
OPPOSITE ATTRACTION: Harden, soften