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you sat down were mad and sad look sad to sit there and came to the mat More Challenging ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑

go with the fast cat ride on the fast raft out of the tram was the sad fad

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the fast and red raft (5) all sat on the mats (5) you and your dad trim (5) trim some of the fat (5)

Dad is just a tad mad at the rat. (9)

The rat sat on the good mast. (7) The big rim was not the right one. (8)

We don’t want to ride on the tram. (8) You trim the mat down to fit four rafts. (9)

The green mat fits, but not the red one. (9) Sam and Tim fit on one big mat. (8) When did the sad rat sit in the mist? (9)

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in the dish digs in the trash jump to the mast is in her big rush glad for that flat hat drag that hat to the trash fig is in the flat dish stash it in a flash mash the first fat fig wish for that black sash stash the dish of fish find the hats that sag down

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lad that had ham (4) digs in the dish (4)

sis with a flat (4) could not see the mist (5)

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She did gag on the ash. (6)

stash it in a flash (5) flag on the mast (5) that fast ram did it (5) get gas for that lad (5)

Is it good to trash the tags? (7)

Did you smash that dish of ham? (7)

Would you drag the flag for me? (7)

Do not smash the fig in the flat raft. (9)

He was glad to be rid of the ram. (9)

The lad was not glad to get a gash. (9)

Ask if the mast sags if you slash it. (9)

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the cub runs and grabs mash the green gum will run in the sun his big ham sub how he slid on the path shut the brush in the bin grin in his big crib want on a crab dish flush the sub down the tub laugh and grin with the nun was a mad red crab he shut a bug up in the trash

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cat dug up a fish (4) cast is too big (4) blush at the hug (4) rash from the brush (4)

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brag if you want (4) grin at his ram (4) from grubs and bugs (4) don’t cast for a fish (5)

He ran and was so fast. (6) The nuts are in the dim cab. (7) Grab the cash for four big cans. (7) Cal will cut the sub in a rush. (8)

Sit on the raft, and trim the fat. (8)

The last ash bug was on the list. (8)

Stash all the gum down in the trash. (8)

The lad did take the big figs from the dish. (10)

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hug the twins wins a red crab a big green wig ask for this broth brags with Tim and dad will crush the math if vans had four rims glad to get the thin vats fish and bugs in a bath cubs ate trash in the small hut may have found six thin buds plays with moths on your rug

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grabs the cab (3) got a gash (3) as that thin nun (4) figs, fish and gum (4)

put down your kit (4) hit with a thud (4) gush from the gash (4) think it was fun (4)

Cam gags on the green broth. (6)

Twist the lid, and grab this bug. (7)

They found fish and bugs in a bath. (8)

My cat plays with moths on your rug. (8)

I don’t know what to think or ask. (8)

They came to take a bath in the tub. (9)

As you take a shot, smash the last can. (9)

How do you know if there is a gum stash? (10)

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jog from the elm will pet or brush the green vest just be a pal pump up the wet raft will plant a fat pod best at the test jot down this list the twin yaks run west could think past the plan all have a trek to the hut by the pond grins and yaps with Pam

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shut down the pump (4) can see the green elf (5) shop from ten to six (5) were there to pet the pig (6)

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Can you jot this list down now? (7) Pam and Tim did best on the math test. (9) Pet that pig, or go jump in the pond. (9) Would you shop at Peg’s for yams and gum? (9)

Have you put the twigs and trash in his nest? (10)

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which fast fox zap the bugs jets to fix but fax the list had six hot baths Chet and Pam zip plug in the thin lamp just one French twist just past the red fox den by all of the pigs on the ranch will not whip the sad dog had to go to brunch with the cast

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Four plus six is ten. (5)

Which fast fox will win? (5)

Fax the list to Chip, but don’t rush. (8)

I am glad my French test is past. (8)

Chet and Pam zip by the big pond. (8)

Chop the nuts to add to the broth. (8)

Plug the thin lamp in next to the plant. (9)

The cast met for one job on the ranch. (9)

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Ben will not grab or whip the sad dog. (9) The drip will drench the class if we don’t fix it. (11)

Zac had six hot baths to get rid of the stench. (11)

One red cat had lunch with a pig on a stump. (11)

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were now stuck down to the wick clock went tick tock what a quick pop quiz will stick to the wet step that first pinch on the neck would tuck in his vest we all said, “Yuck!” had to squint to see in the sun struck the drum with a thud and a bang prep and plan for the quest truck that was stuck in the muck

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Quick, grab the flock of ducks! (6)

Nick felt all the crabs pinch his hand. (7)

The kids were all stuck on the deck. (8)

The black brick looks good with the elm. (8)

When Nat came to the ranch, she said, “Yuck!” (9)

We stuck the plug in and got a big zap. (10)

When is the quick pop quiz on all the flags? (10)

Trish had to squint to see what the clock said. (10)

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Zack, wash the truck that was stuck in the muck. (10)

My mom and dad were strict, but they are the best. (10)

Hop and pluck all the fig buds from the top branch. (11)

We will all have fun if we prep and plan for the quest. (13)

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dodge that pitch judge the match jump in the hedge can etch a fox in a rock

➍ right next to the top ledge had crabs and Dutch pigs if the chick will hatch pledge to do your best

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Which twin will judge your match? (6)

Dodge the pitch or you may get hit. (8)

Dad can patch the rip in the mesh. (8)

Is the chick stuck, or will it hatch? (8)

She can sketch the red bridge on her pad. (9)

Pledge to run your best down the long stretch. (9)

Did you see that fox jump in the hedge? (9)

Put it right there, on the top edge of the hutch. (11)

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The squid ran on the long, slick brown bridge. (9)

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Please stitch all of the rips down the pant leg. (10)

When Fletch ate all of the fudge, he said, “I am sick.” (12)

I had to trudge in the mud to get to the sub shop. (13)

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Which branch went past the flat cliff? (7)

She will not miss the chill of fall. (8)

Did you come to see the dull black dress? (9)

An elk will dash to nip at the tall grass. (10)

The tall lass fell down the west hill in her socks. (11)

Chip sat by the mess of trucks which was not his. (11)

Did you see the latch crash down on the thick glass? (11)

Trish, do you like the dress with the patch on the hem? (12)

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Huff and puff if you will, but do not kick the wall. (12)

Jeff, do you yell and stomp when you do not win at chess? (13)

Dill, the small duck, will come to hiss and quack by the pond. (13)

I must tell my boss this ranch job is dull, but I will not quit. (15)

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➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ will still hiss and yell duck or dodge the ball sent up to fetch the mesh sack want to sell their black clock

how duck still quacks just will not budge not a dull class ran on the track

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If I am ill, I will rest. (7)

Zip the pack shut and latch it. (7)

He ran to the back of the ridge. (8)

The chick will hatch from the egg. (7)

The kid will wedge the shell down the crack. (9)

Check in the shop at the back of the mall. (10)

The witch will fuss if you mess up her hat. (10)

How do you dodge the quick pitch of the ball? (10)

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Sketch the bridge on the back of your black pad. (10)

The lad will yell if he does not win the chess match. (12) I want to trudge on the thick grass to the edge of the ridge. (14)

Zack and Midge could not get the tall, thick hutch to budge up. (13)

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➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ fund the trip for the band stuck on the bridge at dusk win the match like a champ left the milk out of the fridge

tot spit up in the crib no rest by the big elm dust with the soft brush may see the film with Kent

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Fred struck the drum with the stick. (7)

Is there a crust of frost on the stem? (9)

The cat will scratch and shred the plant. (8)

Who can sprint to the last shack and back? (9)

May I have a gulp of the plum punch now? (10)

Will the milk spill if the glass drops and cracks? (10)

The chimp will scratch the skin on his scalp and rump. (11)

In came a thick mist and fog on the bluff at dusk. (12)

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The cat will twitch, stretch out, and thrash if you clutch the bell. (13)

Trent has a cast on his leg thanks to his fall, so he will limp. (15)

If you squint, you can see Fran and Brent swim to the bridge and back. (15)

The elk will strip the damp patch of grass from the land by the lodge. (15)

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Some insects will infest the robin nest. (7)

We must subtract the cost of these stamps. (8)

The nonstop traffic makes the dentist so upset. (8)

If I shoplift, will I then be in handcuffs? (9)

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He will have a shrimp sandwich at the picnic. (9)

Edwin and Willis had a conflict over some pumpkins. (9)

It was a mess when that kid Conrad had a tantrum. (11)

We expect that the class project on these catfish will go well. (12)

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The chipmunk then put its big nutshell on the plastic bench. (11)

The bobcat will hunt for his next victim in the grasslands. (11)

I will finish and edit my checklist so I can submit it. (12)

Mom will yell, “Get that rabbit away from my sundress, or I will punish you!” (15)

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