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The Donkey drive—

To the far end of any train
Hitch on a pair of neddies;
Then you will hear, like steps of Cain,
The threat that in their tread is.

is solved by Ass-ass-in.

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The “Eating by Alphabet” enigma—

Take all the alphabet, and cast
Its final letter out;
Then set the first where was the last,
And this you bring about:
Without a cook, without a fire,
A dainty dish which men desire.

is solved by A past Y (a pasty).

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