Enigmatic Song Title Puzzles 2026: One Letter Off

    It's time for the final song title puzzle for the start of the year.  This time around the puzzle is "One Letter Off." For the first set of puzzles, I will change one letter in a song titles into another. I then will describe what the song title would be about, as well as giving the original artist. You then have to guess both the new title as well as the original.  For example, if the clue was 'A ride share driver is upset that their latest customer had a very bad case of flatulence, and now they can't get the smell out of their vehicle (Luke Combs).'  The answer would be "Fart Car"/"Fast Car." See if you can get the rest of these. Answers at the bottom.

1. Here's the big love song from the new Superman musical. Mercy Graves sings about the love she has being the henchwoman for Superman's main nemesis, who she prefers when he's being bad. (Kendrick Lamar and SZA)
2. Help! High school juniors are freaking out because of college entrance exams, especially after one made a major change just before the latest round began. (ROSE & Bruno Mars)
3. Applejack has opened Equestria's newest hotspot, based on the mohawk, safety pin, and torn clothes aesthetic. See where Pegasi, unicorns, and even the occasional alicorn come to rock out. (Chappell Roan)
4. The great philosopher convention has started. The main debate will be about the foundations of reality, and if there even is a reality to be shared. (Gracie Abrams)
5. The greatest mage in the land has been robbed. Every grimoire from their library has been stolen. These magical books must be found before used for evil purposes, even if the mage no longer has his resources. (The Weeknd & Playboy Carti)
6. A golf primer about how to hit the ball when it is on the green. This is particularly troublesome when the hole is a long way from the ball and one must use the right club. (Leon Thomas)
7. Scientists have discovered a new plant that uses air currents instead of animals to transfer pollen from the stamen to the pistil. (Billie Eilish)
8. A tribute to the great Argentinian soccer player known mostly by his last name and not his first, Lionel. The focus is on his time with Inter Miami. (Lola Young)
9. This woman has become so needy for romance, that she can't stop begging her boyfriend to please her. While the spirit is strong, the flesh can't keep up. So, she looks elsewhere to meet her needs. (Ravyn Lenae)
10. Her home is targeted by a rodent infestation. While the exterminator is willing to help, the woman wants to use humane traps involving adhesives over other forms. (Jessie Murph)
11. A city has instituted a new system to ensure that fountain drink dispensers are serving the correct carbonated beverages. These inspectors have to taste from each machine to make sure that there are no mistakes. (Saja Boys)
12. The people of Copenhagen really try to make each tourist know the pleasures of their country. There's a lot beyond Hamlet and "The Little Mermaid." (HUNTR/X)
13. A newlywed couple are having a hard time dividing chores. No one wants to clean up the dishes after they are washed, or who should take the wet clothes out of the washing machine to finish up. (The Weeknd)
14. The villains of Gotham City have been recently plagued with nightmares. While they sleep, images of small flying mammals terrify them. (Teddy Swims)
15. Come to this special waterway, where everyone along the banks are cheerful and kind. Even the animals and plants seem to want to help you. (Doechii)

    For this part of the puzzle, instead of changing a letter, I will be adding a letter for the first part (+) and deleting a letter (-) for the second part. The rest of the clue remains the same. Answers at the bottom.

1. A man is facing a horrible first date. The woman is cooking for him, but the meal is terrible. But he is grinning with every bite. (Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars) +
2. Move over Ninja Turtles, as there are new cold-blooded superheroes in town. And they are salamanders. (Shaboozy) +
3. You know that parents say they love all of their offspring equally. However, there is always as favorite that they care for a little more than the others. (Sabrina Carpenter) +
4. While most people take their Corona beers with a slice of citrus, he does not. In fact, he prefers none of his drinks with a fruit garnish. (Zach Top) +
5. Another guy at the bar keeps getting the same drink, even though he doesn't order it. The same one each time, a sweet Hungarian wine. (Jelly Roll) +
6. An actor is hired to portray a woman for a special exhibit. However, he refuses to be that woman for any other role, but he always reacts kindly when asked to do so. (Benson Boone) -
7. Former allies return to being enemies, after being at peace for a long time. (Sombr) -
8. Oh no! The Geiger counters are going off, and the Klaxons are sounding. If we don't leave this nuclear reactor soon, we will be exposed to a fatal dosage! (Joe Wetzel and Jessie Murph) -
9. People are starting to dream about building a large boat. There hasn't been any rain along the stream for a while, but clouds are building. (Lil Tecca) -
10. A man can't stop talking about his bathroom habits. When his briefs hit the floor and he squats down, he couldn't be happier. (SZA) -

ANSWERS

1. "Luthor"/"Luther"
2. "ACT."/"APT."
3. "Punk Pony Club"/"Pink Pony Club"
4. "What's So True"/"That's So True"
5. "Tomeless"/"Timeless"
6. "Putt"/"Mutt"
7. "Windflower"/"Wildflower"
8. "Messi"/"Messy"
9. "Love Me Now"/"Love Me Not"
10. "Glue Strips"/"Blue Strips"
11. "Soda Cop"/"Soda Pop"
12. "How It's Dane"/"How It's Done"
13. "Dry for Me"/"Cry for Me"
14. "Bat Dreams"/"Bad Dreams"
15. "Genial Is a River"/Denial Is a River"

PART TWO

1. "Dine with a Smile"/"Die with a Smile"
2. "Good Newts"/"Good News"
3. "Mainchild"/"Manchild"
4. "I Never Lime"/"I Never Lie"
5. "I Am Not Tokay"/"I Am Not Okay"
6. "Sorry I'm Her for Someone Else"/"Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else"
7. "Back to Fiends"/"Back to Friends"
8. "High Rad"/"High Road"
9. "Ark Thoughts"/"Dark Thoughts"
10. "BM"/"BMF"