Mark or cut slightly _ _ _ atch
Large irregular spot or stain _ _ otch
Flip
To find the missing words for these definitions, we can apply some wordplay techniques.
The first definition is "Mark or cut slightly." The answer is "scratch."
For the second definition, "Large irregular spot or stain," the answer is "blotch."
Both words follow a similar pattern: they contain three letters followed by "otch." By replacing the missing letters with "scr" and "bl" respectively, we can complete the words.
The second one should be "splotch" -- are you sure you have the number of letters correct?
I think Ms. Sue is right about #1. (I think you have your "o" and "a" reversed!!)
Mark or cut slightly
Um okay
Mark or cut slightly -- notch
Large irregular spot or stain -- patch?