Delete a letter from the words below and then add a 3-letter word to them

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In summary, the words can be transformed by deleting a letter and adding a 3-letter word to form new words that match the given clues. The answers are: search (to look), website (a place on the internet), submit (to send), label (to show what something is), and logic (when you use your brain).
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Delete a letter from the words below and then add a 3-letter word to them (doesn't matter where) to form a new word that matches the clues in the ( ).

1. Rich (to look; to ____)
2. Spite (a place you go to when you are on the internet)
3. Mite (to send; to ____)
4. Elf (to show what something is, like to put a ____ on an item to show what type of item it is)
5. Ice (when you use your brain, you use your ____)
 
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1. Rich (to look; to ____)
Search.

2. Spite (a place you go to when you are on the internet)
Website.

3. Mite (to send; to ____)
Submit.

4. Elf (to show what something is, like to put a ____ on an item to show what type of item it is)
Label.

5. Ice (when you use your brain, you use your ____)
Working on it, I'll add it later if nobody gets it.
 
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i think the last one is cells.
 
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1. Rich - Search
2. Spite - Website
3. Mite - Remits
4. Elf - Label
5. Ice - Ideas
 
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I don't see how either 'cells' or 'ideas' fits the rule.

- Warren
 
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1. search
2. website
3. submit
4. label
5. logic
 
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****!

- Warren
 
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jamesrc with the point!
 

What does it mean to "delete a letter" and "add a 3-letter word" in this context?

In this context, "delete a letter" means to remove one letter from the given word, while "add a 3-letter word" means to insert a three-letter word into the given word.

Can the deleted letter be from any position in the word?

Yes, the deleted letter can be from any position in the word. It can be the first, last, or any letter in between.

Is there a specific order in which the letter should be deleted and the 3-letter word added?

No, there is no specific order in which the letter should be deleted and the 3-letter word added. It can be done in any order.

Can the 3-letter word be added before or after the deleted letter?

Yes, the 3-letter word can be added before or after the deleted letter. It can also be added in between the remaining letters.

What is the purpose of this exercise?

The purpose of this exercise is to challenge one's language and problem-solving skills by manipulating words and creating new ones.

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