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Anagramming Colours Trivia Quiz

Can you find fifteen colour shades in these anagrams? Most are single words, but there are four that are made from two words (along the lines of Kelly green or midnight blue). Have fun!

A collection quiz by reedy. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
reedy

Time
3 mins

Type

Quiz #
422,701

Updated
Jan 14 26

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

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54

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Find the fifteen colours from the collection of anagrams, avoiding the five Canadian cities covered in the white snows of winter.

There are 15 correct entries. Get 2 incorrect and the game ends.

nova curve entire nag has piper cache tool not as oaks cone drifter enter forges hip knot not demon win ripe elk elder van eat myths vile minor numb tub err pine wing dam reel quite sour buy navel true arches ant game

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer:

The fifteen colour shades that I have included in this quiz can be divided into major colour groupings:

Purple/violet:

- Amethyst (eat myths) is a deep, elegant purple with cool bluish undertones, reminiscent of the gemstone of the same name
- Lavender (elder van) is a gentle, pale purple that takes its name from the delicate lavender flower
- Magenta (ant game) is a fusion of red and blue, making a vivid pinkish-purple
- Periwinkle (win ripe elk) is delicate mix of blue and violet, producing a cool, pastel-like softness.

Blue:

- Navy blue (buy navel) is a deep, classic blue that suggests sophistication and the night sky.
- Sapphire (has piper) is the same rich, luxurious blue colour as the gem that inspired it.
- Turquoise (quite sour) is a blue-green shade that recalls tropical seas (and the gemstone of the same name).

Green:

- Chartreuse (true arches) is a bright, zesty yellow-green that's name came from the Grande Chartreuse monastery in the French Alps, describing the colour of the liqueur made there.
- Emerald (dam reel) is another gem-inspired colour, a vivid green that conveys luxury and the lushness of nature.
- Forest Green (enter forges) is a strong, natural green that reflects the depth and density of woodland foliage.

Red/orange:

- Hot pink (hip knot) is a high-energy pink with intense vibrancy.
- Tangerine (entire nag) is a lively orange with a hint of red, bursting with the warmth and zest of the citrus fruit after which it is named.
- Vermilion (vile minor) is a fiery red-orange that radiates warmth, energy, and bold intensity.

Brown:

- Burnt umber (numb tub err) is a warm, dark brown with a reddish cast, evoking the richness of natural earth pigments.
- Chocolate (cache tool) is a smooth, rich brown that mirrors the colour of cocoa or decadent chocolate treats.

The incorrect choices were all Canadian cities... associated with the white of winter, if anything:

Edmonton (not demon)
Fredericton (cone drifter)
Saskatoon (not as oaks)
Vancouver (nova curve)
Winnipeg (pine wing)

Source: Author reedy

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