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Another new puzzle type needs a name
For an example of how this type of puzzle works, see here...
I believe I have invented another new type of puzzle...
What is its name?
Colour-blind-friendly version available here.
Begin by solving the 9x9 sudoku; each of the digits 1-9 must…
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The Ballad of the Dragonborn
From old unearthed records in a failing museum, this ancient hitherto unknown epic poem was recently unearthed and translated. Written in a rare script, it contains mentions of a mythology that as yet remains a mystery. The name "Xhad" is mentioned…
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Excavation Study
Layer by layer, we continue our journey to the center.
Excavation area (in order)
Excavation plans
Expect plenty of overlap!
Answer is a thematic word phrase.
Text transcription of the excavation area:
F S P Z Z K H D H K H …
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Can you put L trominos to fill the figure?
In the above picture, there are 24 squares. Can you only use L trominos to fill the figure? If yes, give an example. Otherwise, please explain why.
An L tromino is like this:
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Stare long enough and you will have found the answer
Good luck starting this puzzle.
You'll stop where you always do.
My middle is in the ending.
You can see on the outside that I skipped school,
but beneath that you'll find I'm deeper.
What am I?
Hints 1:
Your best shot is to start with my…
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An impressive body of work
To commemorate the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards being held today, here is a short and simple puzzle involving TV roles:
Cersei Lannister, Game of Thrones
Alexander Grayson, Dracula (2013)
Bob Lee Swagger, Shooter
Douglas Brackman Jr, L.A. Law
Dr.…
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Dragons and gems
Separate dragons from gems in each grid using as few straight lines as possible. Each line should go all the way through the grid.
The answer to the puzzle is one word.
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Getting one over on the boss
In my job as a poet for a national newspaper I am rarely faced with ethical decisions. However, today was quite a challenge…
The editor came to me this morning and said, “Hey, I’ve heard about this website – they call it the Puzzling Stock Exchange…
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Savage Road Signs
There is a highway that starts in the city of Savage. You must must place distance marker signs on this highway for the outgoing traffic. According to highway code, there must be a distance marker sign at least every 20 km, and every distance…
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As easy as Three, Two, One... How fast can you go from Five to Four?
You have to reach Four from Five in the minimum number of tries with the following rules.
You are only allowed to change one letter at a time.
You have to keep the word length the same.
At each step of the way, you must have a legitimate English…
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This riddle is not to see but to solve
Sitting on a fish, in the north.
Sitting on you, further north.
Getting angry, in the west.
Solemn faced, in the east.
At the bottom, in the middle.
Using rope, in the southeast.
What am I and why am I travelling so much?
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Untitled, for Now
As you step into the gallery, you notice an interesting piece of art hanging on the wall.
"I like the piece, but what's with the title?" you ask the docent. "I'm used to obscure titles in modern art, but not this obscure. Normally the name has at…
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Anagram holiday
Virtues, we devour and restore, usher a puzzle.
Related to the above sentence, find a six-letter word, which anagrams to gives words starting with each of the five different letters of the word.
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How to cut 12 in half and get 7
Here's a puzzle that a teacher told me today:
How can you cut twelve in half and get seven?
Hint (only if you're stumped):
Don't let just regular numerals control you
Another Hint
Notice that I didn't use the math tag
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Your magic is very sketchy
Your magic is very sketchy...
When I'm put under pressure what was inside comes out
The lower I fall the darker my snout
I own a magic hat that makes things disappear
As I shed my skin, abracadabra I reappear
What am I?
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