WORD POWER

What do fettuccine, football, grasshoppers, and a carryall have in common? If you think you’re seeing double, you’re right—each of those words contains two sets of repeated letters, as do all the words this month. Will your answers be errorless? Don’t be embarrassed to turn the page for the answers.

1. buccaneer n.

(buh-kuh-'neer)

A early settler.

B pirate.

C bullfighter.

2. terrazzo n.

(tuh-'raz-oh)

A mosaic flooring.

B seasoned pork.

C public square.

3. heedless adj.

('heed-less)

A outgoing.

B inconsiderate.

C unselfish.

4. muumuu n.

('moo-moo)

A sweetheart.

B wild ox.

C loose dress.

5. settee n.

(seh-'tee)

A place mat.

B sofa.

C tennis match.

6. hippogriff n.

('hih-puh-grif)

A mythical animal.

B early automobile.

C complainer.

7. bassoon n.

(buh-'soon)

A court jester.

B woodwind instrument.

C hunting dog.

8. skiddoo v.

(skih-'doo)

A joke around.

B tap-dance.

C depart.

9. guerrilla n.

(guh-'rih-luh)

A large monkey.

B outlaw soldier.

C grilled pita.

10. milliwatt n.

('mih-luh-waht)

A tooth whitener.

B unit of power.

C earthworm.

11. abbess n.

('ab-ess)

A deep wound.

B convent leader.

C grand estate.

12. fuddy-duddy n.

('fuh-dee-duh-dee)

A old-fashioned person.

B sticky candy.

C mock turtleneck.

13. lessee n.

(leh-'see)

A free trial

B rope trick.

C renter.

14. kookaburra n.

('kuh-kuh-burr-uh)

A vegetable stew.

B giant oak tree.

C Australian bird.

15. riffraff n.

('rif-raf)

A questionable character.

B expert surfer.

C fishing fanatic.