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[jenniferd]

21. Ducks and drakes used to bust the dam.
As the previous query by me has got to 15 answers I thought it better to start again rather than let it drift on getting longer.
The answer has to contain a letter(s) that is(are) silent. Of all the answers given only ricochet and bombings really fit that description. I don't think ricochet is right as it doesn't fit the ducks and drakes and stones bouncing off the water. BOMBINGS fits well with ducks and drakes and bust the dam.
Unless a better idea comes up I will go with BOMBINGS and it is a very simple answer!!!!!

[Mamyalynne]

There really wasn't a need for a new thread.

Good luck with the quiz.

[emeritus]

Could it just be

Bouncing Bombs ?

[mallyh]

divebombs?

[naomi24]

It's one word - 8 letters.

[emeritus]

Ah ok. Thanks Naomi

[Chloe55]

I'm sticking with Ricochet.

[Calibax]

In France, the game of 'ducks and drakes' is known as 'ricochet'.

[naomi24]

But why would France be relevant?

[Calibax]

Only that it might strengthen the argument that skimmed stones (and bouncing bombs) ricochet rather than bounce. It is just semantics though and you have to just take your pick.

[naomi24]

'Yes', she said, scratching her head in confusion.

[Calibax]

I think there's been a lot of head scratching over this question. :o)

[andres]

Ducks and Drakes is a game --- skimming stones across the water.