Twice ten are six of us, Six are but three of us, Nine are but four of us; What can we possibly be? Would you know more of us? Twelve are but six of us, Five are but four, do you see? What are we?
Twice ten are six of us, ----> 6 letters in the word twenty Six are but three of us, -----> 3 letters in the word six Nine are but four of us; ------> 4 letters in the word nine What can we possibly be? Count of letters in words Would you know more of us? Twelve are but six of us, --> 6 letters in the word twelve Five are but four, do you see? --> 5 letters in the word Five What are we? Count of letters in words
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Seven letters are we, Four different words we make. Guess us or be ridiculed; Your reputation's at stake.
The first has pictures, Paintings and such. The second causes sneezing, From ragweed or dust. The third is an adverb, It's hard to explain It's the same as immensely But it's much more plain. If you can act like a king, this word you will sing.
These clues are sparse This riddle may be tough. But if you are smart Then it will be enough.
Place words zero, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten into the puzzle below. The words may read horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. TWO and SEVEN have already been placed.
My first child was a rebel. He is estranged from us. My second used to be much closer to me, but we are losing touch. My third is similar in temperament to my second, but smarter, although sometimes he lets my second persuade him into doing things for him. My fourth is quite a snappy dresser, and is very popular. My fifth is the strongest, and the most help around the home. My sixth and seventh are quite similar, but my seventh is friendlier. My sixth and fifth don't get on well. My eighth likes to keep an air of mystery about herself. I keep my baby closest to me. He can be very temperamental.
What is my name?
PS: please provide explanation of the answer...
Eight and five, last name and given, We are one six six six even; The first in cow, the last in oxen Three in damsel, three in vixen. What are we called?