Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Mar 30, 2013)

O E R D V B R A O



Using the grid below, how many words can you find? Each word must contain the central V and no letter can be used twice, however, the letters do not have to be connected. Proper nouns are not allowed, however, plurals are. There is at least one nine letter word.



O E R

D V B

R A O



Genius: 28 words. Excellent: 20 words. Good: 16 words. Average: 12 words.





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Mar 30, 2013)

Canada

How much do you know about the second biggest country in the world?



Take the Quiz at Braingle.com

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Syb-a-rite



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