Well, if the puzzle maker is around to solve it, perhaps they can sprinkle some salt for us. Or does anyone else have an idea? I've tried any number of things, none of which have yielded a reasonable answer.
Sorry, I didn't like this one either. Too many ambiguities. (e.g. I was thrown completely off of the allegedly 'easy' answer in Indiana because neither the color nor the city matched in the list I was using...)
[30] I'm with you on that. I didn't like the fact that on some you only used part of the name. And on many there were several to choose from. I found it very frustrating.
33 Comments
dsmeyer
Posted on Tue Aug 26, 2008 01:40 PM |
As this puzzle was made before people started complaining about it, this puzzle does require anagramming.
But no punctuation.
Kilgore
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 06:24 AM |
Has there been a one word wonder with punctuation?
soccer_ref
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 06:27 AM |
[2] Unless the answer is a contraction, I don't see how there could be.
Murdoctor
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 06:29 AM |
[2] I think there have been a few with apostrophes or hyphens.
astrospoon
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 06:46 AM |
someone solved.... salt us baby :)
Philana
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 06:47 AM |
[5] The constructor solved it.
soccer_ref
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 06:49 AM |
[6] Hmmm...doesn't even show up in recent activities.
astrospoon
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 06:50 AM |
I know why the colors are important... but I have nothing from there.....
soccer_ref
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 06:50 AM |
Well, if the puzzle maker is around to solve it, perhaps they can sprinkle some salt for us. Or does anyone else have an idea? I've tried any number of things, none of which have yielded a reasonable answer.
astrospoon
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 06:56 AM |
i know one thing... I'd have to go back to school to figure this out....
Ahaha!!!! Solved it. number 2 :)
astrospoon
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 06:58 AM |
also- i didn't need to anagram....despite [1]
must67
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 06:58 AM |
I tried using the colors and the states. I've got nothing
soccer_ref
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:01 AM |
[10] Are you planning on sprinkling some salt for those of us who haven't a clue?
scoutmom
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:07 AM |
Does color play a role in solving?
tempus42
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:09 AM |
I'm guessing you ignore the "CO-ED" colored states?
astrospoon
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:11 AM |
color pairs play a huge role.
salt already sprinkled in [10] too.
must67
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:12 AM |
You assume that Washington DC is in Maryland?
RPardoe
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:16 AM |
[14] Color is a both modest clue especially when combined with the other information and helps avoid anagramming.
[10]'s comment does have some salt
[17] No
Votey
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:19 AM |
Woo 4th! No anagramming, either.
scoutmom
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:16 AM |
Darn! Came up with a word, but not the right one apparently.
RPardoe
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:22 AM |
Co-eds, show your spirit! Color and city are related some way. Make that connection and you are on your way.
To clarify - anagramming involved if you follow the line on the map. No anagramming if you use another key.
astrospoon
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:23 AM |
What is even in Due West anyway?
[21] Is soooo salty
must67
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:34 AM |
What colors are there? I can't figure out what some are suposed to be
astrospoon
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:35 AM |
despite the way they look, the colors are all "uniform"
must67
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:39 AM |
Indiana is "uniformly" tan? Beige? Dc is transparent?
astrospoon
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:44 AM |
rather South Bend is "uniformly" gold and... [16]
must67
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 07:59 AM |
I got it but I don't like it
soccer_ref
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 08:05 AM |
I got it too, but this one was waaaay too much work for 3 points.
Kilgore
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 08:34 AM |
[28] It made you a 'Roads' Scholar...
tempus42
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:24 AM |
Sorry, I didn't like this one either. Too many ambiguities. (e.g. I was thrown completely off of the allegedly 'easy' answer in Indiana because neither the color nor the city matched in the list I was using...)
astrospoon
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:52 AM |
tempus-- curious what list you used. That was indeed the first one that clicked with me. (Lincoln being the second)
heatherlouwho
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:22 AM |
I got some of the answers, then guessed. Sometimes you just have to go with it.
soccer_ref
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 08:15 PM |
[30] I'm with you on that. I didn't like the fact that on some you only used part of the name. And on many there were several to choose from. I found it very frustrating.
Wait....you found a LIST????? Man.........
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