I wrote this about the NPL flat type Chop 'N' Swap, which weirdly I can't find on the online guide to the Enigma. Here's the description:
In a chop ‘n’ swap, a letter is removed (chopped) from somewhere in the middle of a word or phrase; the two pieces remaining switch positions (swap). Examples: shame → chop the “a” → swap the parts → mesh; and ta(f)fies
Hope that helps! If you're new to flats as a puzzle type, check out
this page for some examples. An important note is that the poems don't necessarily rhyme/have the same meter after you replace the capitalized words!
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ONE (7), TWO (6)
Your ONE's got you feeling too sick?
My potion should do just the trick!
And all it'll TWO:
Some money from you.
Once that's in, I'll heal you right quick.
TWO WORDS (2 6), ONE WORD (7)
Rule one of camp: No sneaking out!
Don't try to leave TWO WORDS.
We're not ONE WORD, we all can tell
When there are trysting nerds.
FIRST ONE (2 5), SECOND ONE (4 2)
FIRST ONE's stellar writing skills cannot be overstated!
The songs on 80s Ladies" are quite interrelated
Just take a little listen; it'll wow you like a mother
The way you'll find the album's songs all SECOND ONE each other
THE LONGER (1 6), SHORT (6)
For Catholics with needs for speed,
This little trick will do you nice:
At penance, don't say whole SHORT creeds
A quick "THE LONGER" will suffice!
LONGER (7), SHORTER (6)
SHORTER Gorman's Buddhist now,
She's found her faith is growing stronger.
Instead of writing poetry,
She's drawing out a giant LONGER.
SEVEN (7), SIX (6)
Mr. Wilde's a cunning sort; the SEVEN guy in all the town.
His weaknesses: rice, pasta, fries (if it has SIX, he'll scarf it down).
ONE (7), TWO (6)
"The TWO Del Fuego B&B
Has wrecked my Argentine vacation!
So run down! No way you'll see
A ONE hotel in all the nation!"
UNCUT (7), SEVERED (6)
Elaine May is a talent who is known throughout the nation!
I don't think making "SEVERED" should UNCUT her reputation.
LONGER (7), SHORT (6)
Now, neurosurgery's precise.
To do it drunk? There's nothing wronger!
That's why it's bad to have a SHORT
Before you operate on LONGER
ONE (5 3), OTHER (2 5)
I have a lovely cleaning cloth
With art of Lisa Simpson's brother.
Go, see it on the bathroom's ONE
(He's spraying a graffitied "OTHER").
LONG (8), RECUT (7)
The Prime LONG's on a farewell tour.
He's pandering to fans of transportation
By visiting all bus RECUT
(You could say they're his final destination)
FIRST PART (7), SECOND PART (6)
I'm like the boss of tattoo art
(A real FIRST PART of SECOND PART)
A (7), B (6)
Your room's a mess! What have you done?
There's piles of trash—the odor's terrible!
I hate to A and scold you, son,
But, wow, I find the B unbearable!
ONE (7), TWO (6)
Your test answer was wrong...way off, at that:
Man of La TWO was not by Carrie ONE Catt.
LONG (7), SHORT (6)
Walden's great, per my report:
That's why LONG's my favorite SHORT.
SEVEN (7), SIX (6)
My dealership thrives on affordable cars
You want a Ferrari? I'll say, "No shot!"
But ask me for Nissans? I'll gladly SIX
I'll show you all the SEVEN we got.
(7 9) -> (7 7)