a riddle.

[calicoelfie]

I thought this was rather interesting, so i figured i'd share. Hope you guys enjoy! =^-^=

What common nine-letter word in the English language is still a word when each of the nine letters is removed, one by one?

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[nonewwitticisms]

I know the answer to this, so in the interest of good sportsmanship, I'll refrain from answering. I like this sort of question.

[buboniclou]

Removed in which direction?

[nonewwitticisms]

If this is referring to the answer which I know, any letter may be removed at any time.

Removed
Remove
Remoe
Emoe
Emo
Mo
O

[calicoelfie]

Yes, they may be removed in any order or direction, as long as each time makes a word. [that was the part that got me stuck at first too ^^]

[buboniclou]

Hmmm.....

[lightning_rose]

That's easy! "Arrrrrrrr", as in "Arrrrrrrr, me maties!"