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The solution to Word Challenge #3

Word Challenge #3 Answer

Add the right letter to the beginning of a word meaning "a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder" and you will create a second word meaning "an article or something of very little value".

Solution: The letter t added to rifle produces the word trifle.

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