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The following clues are given for words that rhyme famous characters from history. These characters could be inventors, scientists,writers, political figures and anyone else who has had an effect on history. Your score is the number of letters in the clue word times the letters in the historical character's last name. Place this answer in the middle column. You can play this game with or without the helping letter. Try playing this activity without the helping letter or maybe your teacher can use it when you are really struggling and in need of a hint. Example: Locomotive…train…25…Twain