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Word Mutation Trivia Quiz

The starting word will change by one letter at a time until it ends in a completely new word. This quiz's starting word is 'FACE' and we'll end with 'LIFT'. Solve all the words in between!

A multiple-choice quiz by trident. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
trident

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
269,676

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
9443

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: jwwells (10/10), Guest 172 (10/10), dellastreet (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. We'll start with the beginning word 'FACE'. Now based on the clue, change one letter in the word. On the very last clue, you should be able to change one more letter to make the word 'LIFT' (if you wish to work backward).

A defensive spray.

Answer: (4 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Small, scurrying rodents.

Answer: (4 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Scalp invaders.

Answer: (4 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. A preposition that indicates a simile.

Answer: (4 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. A body of water.

Answer: (4 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. A garden tool.

Answer: (4 letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. A running contest.

Answer: (4 letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. White, wild, or pilaf.

Answer: (4 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Widespread.

Answer: (4 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. A schism.

Answer: (4 letters)

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Most Recent Scores

Feb 19 2026 : jwwells: 10/10
Feb 16 2026 : Guest 172: 10/10
Feb 05 2026 : dellastreet: 10/10
Feb 04 2026 : mandy2: 10/10
Feb 02 2026 : mickeyp: 10/10
Jan 31 2026 : sadwings: 8/10
Jan 21 2026 : Guest 125: 10/10
Jan 16 2026 : lg549: 10/10
Jan 14 2026 : violet71: 9/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: MACE

2. Small, scurrying rodents.

Answer: MICE

3. Scalp invaders.

Answer: LICE

4. A preposition that indicates a simile.

Answer: LIKE

5. A body of water.

Answer: LAKE

6. A garden tool.

Answer: RAKE

7. A running contest.

Answer: RACE

8. White, wild, or pilaf.

Answer: RICE

9. Widespread.

Answer: RIFE

10. A schism.

Answer: RIFT

Source: Author trident

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