Puzzling Asked by Parseltongue on October 5, 2021
On Jeopardy, there are clues called "Before and After" which asks contestants to answer questions like
Period of rest in Genesis where working parents leave toddlers
SEVENTH DAY CARE CENTERS
However, I’m sure this form of wordplay has a name and existed before Jeopardy. I once stumbled across a list of examples of people chaining together 30+ words in this way, but I can’t for the life of me find it. Does anybody have any references to what these are called, or where I can find impressively long chains?
Found it! They are apparently called "Phrasal Overlap-Portmanteaus", although I suggest we find a better name (Word Play Dough?)
Correct answer by Parseltongue on October 5, 2021
Portmanteau can refer to a word or phrase like that. I hope that's what you're looking for.
Answered by Friendly Stranger on October 5, 2021
In our trivia group we call them "banda"s. Obviously short for Before and After.
Answered by SteveV on October 5, 2021
Linguists use the term "garden path sentences". I would say it is somewhat broader than wnat your examples are aiming at, but it subsumes them. And obviously, the usage is not game-specific, they have been more studied in literature than in games, I believe.
Answered by rumtscho on October 5, 2021
Wheel of Fortune calls these "Before & After". https://wheeloffortunehistory.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_categories
Answered by Patrick James McDougle on October 5, 2021
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