Time to solve the word puzzle from NPR! (aired on August 9, 2020)

Time to solve the NPR weekend word puzzle created by Will Shortz. Every answer today is the name of a famous person whose first initial and last name, in order, spell a word. For example, take Benjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence. The B of Benjamin + his last name spells BRUSH. I'll give you clues to the parts. You give me the names.

 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/09/900450455/sunday-puzzle-famous-names

1. Oscar-winning actor (3,5) — expression of appreciation

2. Singer with the Supremes (5,4) — worthless stuff

3. Former baseball star (4,4) — writing that's not poetry

4. Comedian and former host of the Oscars (5,4) — earthenware pot

5. Singer with the group Hole (8,4) — garlic bulb

6. Oldtime comedian with a radio show (4,5) — opposite of risen

7. Co-star of "Desperate Housewives" (4,7) — former British prime minister

 

Answer Keys

   1.  Tom Hanks - Thanks

   2.  Diana Ross - Dross     

   3.  Pepe Rose- Prose

   4.  Chris Rock- Crock  

   5.  Courtney Love – Clove  

   6.  Fred Allen- Fallen

   7.  Terry Hatcher - Thatcher