Find the odd one out among NITK, TIK, TIH, ITS by using a minimal structural test on the decoded English words (length homogeneity).

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: NITK

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Short jumbles can often all be rearranged into valid English words, so the discriminator is chosen to be a simple, objective property such as word length. When multiple items form a consistent length class and a single item does not, the singleton is the odd one out. Decode lightly and compare lengths.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • NITK → KNIT (4 letters)
  • TIK → KIT (3 letters)
  • TIH → HIT (3 letters)
  • ITS → SIT (3 letters)


Concept / Approach:
Three options rearrange to common 3-letter English words (KIT, HIT, SIT). One option (NITK) rearranges to a 4-letter word (KNIT). Since the majority class is 3-letter words, the unique 4-letter word provides a crisp and defensible odd-one-out selection without relying on subtle semantics.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Rearrange each string to its obvious English form.2) Compare resulting word lengths.3) Select the sole 4-letter outcome (KNIT → NITK) as the odd one out.


Verification / Alternative check:
Other properties (e.g., initial consonant change) do not yield a unique separation as cleanly as length does here.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
TIK, TIH, ITS all reduce to 3-letter common words and thus form the majority group.


Common Pitfalls:
Overcomplicating the test with vowel/consonant counts; the length criterion already isolates a single item.


Final Answer:
NITK

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