This evening Jeopardy had a category titled Heteronyms. One clue was "In near proximity or to shut" The answer was "What is close?"
The last clue was, to paraphrase: "Had a grumpy disposition or a motorized bicycle"
What was the answer?
Heteronyms
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What is moped or a moped?
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J. Weaver, that would have won you $2000, if you were Sally, that girl, on the show.
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Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!
You win!
Another one: A harbor or a sweet wine.
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What is a port, of course
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motorized bicycle < moped
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moppy moped moop
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Here's one: A control wire or to send a telegram.
(I know, telegrams are obsolete)
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Cable
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You win the KIA or you can trade it for the box that Jay is bringing down the aisle.
Clue: Something that goes on a wheel or to fatigue.
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I'm sorry....that was not in the form of a question.
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brake/break
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i think he was looking for "tire"
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What is a tire, Alex?
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