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A Tricky Little Riddle



Okay guys, here's a tricky little riddle Name the states with only four letters? Careful now, it's a tricky one Don't want to ruffle any feathers! The real obvious ones are as follows... There's Ohio, Iowa, and Utah Believe me, there's actually seven more I'll bet you think it's a flaw! Trust me there's actually seven others Don't you look at the bottom notes Till you've given it your very best shot No one's going to call you a dope! © Jack Ellison 2013 (Scroll down) Here's the other seven Alabama – a,l,b,m Mississippi – m,i,s,p Kansas – k,a,n,s Hawaii – h,a,w,i Indiana – i,n,d,a Tennessee – t,e,n,s Alaska – a,l,s,k I told you it was tricky!!!

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  1. Date: 2/14/2013 5:54:00 PM

    Just between us jack I'll add okie cause I am one, hahahah great....

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 2/15/2013 6:27:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    "okie" LOL missed that one! Love and hugs! xox
  1. Date: 2/14/2013 11:45:00 AM

    Tricky, Jack. Do the other seven states actually think of their initials those ways? Just wonder :)

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 2/15/2013 6:25:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    They don't call me a tricky old geezer for nothing! LOL Big hugs, Jack xox
  1. Date: 2/14/2013 10:58:00 AM

    Nice, Jack ! ..... <3 <3 <3 - Happy Valentine's day! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 2/15/2013 6:23:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hope you had a sweet loving Valentine's Day, my dear friend! Big big hugs, Jack xox
  1. Date: 2/14/2013 8:59:00 AM

    HUH?... Bad boy... Bad boy!... Ok the truth... I peaked... It was the best part... when you got me to do it... Remember, never say you can't do something to us kids... We'll always do it... LOL

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 2/15/2013 6:22:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Naughty naughty... didn't I tell you not to peek! Should have known you would... bad girl... bad girl! LOL
  1. Date: 2/14/2013 7:45:00 AM

    I agree with Sarah.....it is a misleading question, but very very good! :) No...I didn't bother to guess because I knew I would never get them...now that I had a peek, I'm glad I didn't try! Lovely write! :)

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 2/15/2013 6:20:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Betcha I fooled a lot of people eh! YUP... misleading but it was meant to be! LOL Big hugs, Jack xox
  1. Date: 2/14/2013 7:25:00 AM

    Okay so it is a trick of sorts or a miss leading question..Enjoyed your puzzle..Great work..Sara

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 2/15/2013 6:17:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Sorry to mislead you dear Sara! LOL Big hugs! xox
  1. Date: 2/14/2013 7:11:00 AM

    lol Fun write... I was blank, had no idea. Thanks for the smiles !!

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 2/15/2013 6:14:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    They don't call me "tricky dicky" for nothing! LOL Hugs, Jack xox