Each line is a combination of two crossword clues which describe a nonsensical object/action. Staring at them or saying them out loud should result in solvers realizing each one has had a letter swiped from the middle.
| First Clue | First Answer | Swiped Letter | Second Answer | Second Clue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made from the remnants of a fire | ASH | A | MED | Drug |
| Made of hair | FUR | N | ACE | Playing card |
| From an adult male | MAN | S | ION | Particle |
| Yank | TUG | B | OAT | A muesli morsel |
| From a resort | SPA | R | RED | The primary color |
| Everyone | ALL | O | WED | 's said "I do" |
| A place selling drinks | BAR | C | ODE | Poem of praise about |
| Tiny | WEE | K | END | Finale |
Reading the swiped letters in order gives the phrase ANS BROCK.