Published 11:37 IST, May 13th 2020
What 9 letter word is still a word after you remove one letter each time? Riddle solved
What 9 letter word is still a word riddle seems to the latest buzz online. Here is this riddle answer that you can use to share with your friends.
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What 9 letter word is still a word?
Riddle - Which is the 9 letter word that still remains a word after we remove a letter from it each time. This riddle is considered to be as one of the toughest riddles in the world. If you are wondering what could be the answer to this puzzle or want to check if your answer is correct, continue reading to the answer to this riddle along with a proper explanation.
Answer - STARTLING
Explanation - STARTLING is the only 9 letter word in the English language which yields another word each time we remove a letter from it. The word Startling means "surprising". Take a look at the different words that are formed after removing a letter each time.
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Puzzle -
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Answers -
1. Bali
2. Ram
3. Janaki
4. Kaushalya
5. Vibhishan
6. Dashanan/Ravan
7. Jatayu
8. Jambavant
9. Laxman
10. Kaikeyi
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Updated 11:38 IST, May 13th 2020