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Move a Letter 4

Move a Letter puzzles challenge pupils to shift one letter between words. These activities build vocabulary, logical thinking, and exam-ready problem-solving for the 11 Plus.

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Fascinating Fact:

If you move the d in word to the front, you get drow, which looks like “drow” from fantasy stories, a whole race of elves invented by authors.

In 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning, Move a Letter tasks help develop flexible thinking and spelling accuracy. Pupils practise problem solving in a fun and exam-relevant way.

Key Terms

Letter shift: Moving one letter to make two different correct words.
Wordplay: Clever use of words to create puzzles, jokes, or riddles.
Vocabulary: The collection of words a person knows and understands.

For more insight into how these activities fit into the exam, see our guide to 11 Plus sample questions.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a Move a Letter question in the 11 Plus?

It is a puzzle where moving one letter creates two real words. This improves vocabulary, logical thinking, and accuracy for Verbal Reasoning exams.

Why are fantasy words like “drow” mentioned?

Fantasy authors often invent words, and “drow” is a made-up race of elves. It shows how shifting letters can inspire both puzzles and creative writing.

How can practising Move a Letter help with exams?

These puzzles strengthen vocabulary, spelling, and reasoning. Regular practice helps pupils solve exam questions more quickly and with greater confidence.

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Example

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.

beacon, vent

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o
b
c

Answer: e

Moving e from beacon leaves us with bacon and adding it to vent makes event.

1 .

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
tribal, robed

Moving b from tribal leaves us with trial and adding it to robed makes robbed. I wonder if a tribal leader, robed richly, has ever been robbed?

2 .

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
tropic, bunch

Moving r from tropic leaves us with topic and adding it to bunch makes brunch. Brunch is just a modern name for a snack we have between breakfast and lunch. This is known as a portmanteau word, blending the sounds and meanings of two words to create a new word

3 .

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
louse, hose

Moving u from louse leaves us with lose and adding it to hose makes house. Louse is the plural of lice, which are fleas!

4 .

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
maths, trill

Moving h from maths leaves us with mats and adding it to trill makes thrill. Have you tried our Maths quizzes? They are a lot of fun. Honestly!

5 .

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
minded, wading

Moving d from minded leaves us with mined and adding it to wading makes wadding. Wadding is material which is used to stuff something, like a mattress, or even a gun cartridge

6 .

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
metal, chase

Moving t from metal leaves us with meal and adding it to chase makes chaste. Chaste is an old-fashioned word for 'pure'

7 .

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
petal, his

Moving t from petal leaves us with peal and adding it to his makes this or hits. Peal is what happens when a bell rings. 'The church bells pealed'

8 .

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
house, fond

Moving u from house leaves us with hose and adding it to fond makes found

9 .

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
mince, path

Moving c from mince leaves us with mine and adding it to path makes patch. Ever wondered why mince pies at Christmas don't have mince in them? We have too. Real meat used to be put inside this sweet Christmassy treat. Yuck!

10 .

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
bloom, lit

Moving l from bloom leaves us with boom and adding it to lit makes lilt. Congratulations! You have finished all four Move a Letter quizzes, if you are working your way through them in order. If you are not, why not? Go at once to the menu and start some more!

Author: Stephen O'Hara