Think you’ve got what it takes to solve these Mensa-level puzzles?

Each month, we put your wits to the test with five brain-bending questions designed to challenge even the sharpest minds. Whether you’re a logic lover, wordplay wizard or just enjoy a good riddle, this month’s mix is full of twists and turns — and maybe a few “aha!” moments. Sharpen your pencil, silence your phone and see how many of these August brain teasers you can crack.

Questions

1. Make your way from FAIL to RISE in only four steps, changing one letter at a time to make a common English word at each step.

     FALL → __ __ __ __ → __ __ __ __ → __ __ __ __ → RISE

2. The 16 letters below can be anagrammed into a six-word phrase means “when all is said and done.” What is the phrase?

     A A D D E E E F H H N O T T T Y

3. In a local grocery, the owner set his prices according to a certain system. A cabbage is 19¢, a beat is 12¢, a peach is 13¢ and a banana is 18¢. Under the same system, how much will an apple cost?

4. Find the word that fits the definitions below when it’s 1) a whole word and 2) divided by two separate words. 

     1) Whole word: a fresh embodiment
     2) Two words: a. a brake  b. a flower

5. Fill in the blanks to complete word below.

     E _ H _ _ I _ I _ _ I _ T

Answers

1. FALL, FILL, RILL, RILE, RISE (There may be other ways)

2. AT THE END OF THE DAY

3. 13¢ (1¢ per consonant and 5¢ per vowel)

4. 1) reincarnation   2) a. rein b. carnation

5. EXHIBITIONIST

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