Sandy Wood
Brain Game: Body Works
by Sandy Wood - July 7, 2009 - 7:30 AM

THE SOLUTION:

FLESH > FRESH > FROSH > FROTH > BROTH > BOOTH > BOOTS > BOLTS > BOLES > BONES.

NOTES: “Frosh” is used collectively for freshmen (like “soph” is for sophomores). Shirley Booth was best known for her role as TV’s Hazel. Nancy Sinatra scored a hit single with the song “These Boots are Made for Walking.” The San Diego Chargers are nicknamed the “bolts” due to the lightning bolt emblem on their helmets.

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