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    From HenHanna@HenHanna@dev.null to rec.puzzles,sci.lang,alt.usage.english on Wed Apr 9 19:08:24 2025
    From Newsgroup: sci.lang

    Which of these items is the odd one out, and for what compelling[1]
    reason?

    [1] If your reason is obvious, find a more compelling
    one.


    NOMINATED
    SOMETIMES
    RATED
    GUMDROP
    RADICAL


    The most compelling way to respond is ...
    by showing an item that belongs in the list, and/or
    an item that does not belong.
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  • From HenHanna@HenHanna@dev.null to rec.puzzles,sci.lang,alt.usage.english on Tue Apr 29 01:12:24 2025
    From Newsgroup: sci.lang

    On Wed, 9 Apr 2025 19:08:20 +0000, HenHanna wrote:

    Which of these items is the odd one out, and for what compelling[1]
    reason?

    [1] If your reason is obvious, find a more compelling
    one.


    NOMINATED
    SOMETIMES
    RATED
    GUMDROP
    RADICAL


    The most compelling way to respond is ...
    by showing an item that belongs in the list, and/or
    an item that does not belong.

    _________

    Toyota belongs in the list, but Nissan does not.

    Telefono belongs in the list, but Telephone (probably) does
    not.
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