Minding Ps and Qs

[Otis]

Another Mensa Brainteaser

Use the clues to find words and phrases that each contain at least one P and one Q. The number of letters in each word is given in parentheses.

1. Ear swab brand (1-3)

2. Hand-washing goop from a dispenser (6 4)

3. "Don't make a sound!" (4 5)

4. Run-scoring attempt on a bunt (7 4)

5. AOL-owned cartographic service (8)

6. Sewn-on cutout design (8)

7. Assets in a non–publicly traded business (7 6)

8. Huge, abrupt breakthrough in knowledge (7 4)

?

 

[Harry_the_cat]

Spoiler

1. Q tip
2. Liquid soap
3. Keep quiet
4. Squared up
5. MapQuest
6. Applique
7. Private Equity
8. Quantum Leap

 

[Otis]

Looks great, except #4. Letter counts must match (7, 4).

 

[Harry_the_cat]

Might leave that one to a baseball fan - I think!

 

[Harry_the_cat]

Spoiler

4. Squeeze play ? Had to cheat that one! No clue about baseball.

 

[Otis]

No clue about baseball

You covered all the QP bases!