Puzzle #527 - Let's Solve this

[mrspunkysmom]

New players! Read the rules before you join, please, and be prepared to host the next if you win!

These are the rules:

* 1. You may only guess one letter at a time.

* 2. After you have guessed a letter, you must wait for another player to guess a letter before you can go again. (see also rule #9)

* 3. The host of the game responding to a guess does not count as a turn. Should you choose a letter, then receive a response from the member host, you must wait for the next member to guess a letter.

* 4. One point will be awarded for each correct letter, 2 points for vowels.

* 5. Only six misses are allowed in the game.

* 6. If you wish to guess the phrase, send it to me via Pet Talk Private message. (This is accessible via the 'PM' or 'Profile' buttons on any of my posts). DO NOT post it on the forum. If you wish to guess a letter, post it on the forum.

* 7. You must have submitted a correct letter to submit your solution. Unlike letters, if you submit a wrong solution, you are disqualified from continuing in that puzzle.

* 8. The player who correctly guesses the phrase wins the game. If no one has guessed it correctly after six misses, then the player with the most points wins the game.

* 9. Only 5 guesses allowed in total until the host updates the puzzle. Any guess after 5, before the next update, won't be counted as a guess. And as always, someone else has to guess a letter before you can guess another letter.

And here is what you win ... you get to create the next puzzle.

(Should you win the game and are unable to host the next puzzle, you may pass it to the member with the next highest points)

Here’s the puzzle!


−−−− −−−,

−−−, −−−−− −− − −−−−−−−− −−− −−−−−− −− −−−−−− −−−− −−−−−− −−− −−− −−−−−−− −−−−−−−. −−− −−− −−−− − −−−−− −−−.

−−−, −−− −−−−−−−− −− “−−−−−−−−−−−−“





Letters to guess:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

PS, I'm only available in the evenings and on weekends.

[Catty1]

E please. :)

[Karen]

T, please

[mrspunkysmom]

−e−− −−−,
−e−, T−e−e −− − −−−−−−−− −−− −e−−e− −e −te−−e t−−− −−−−et −−− t−e −−−−e−− t−e−e−−. −−− −−− −−−− − t−−−− −−−.

−−−, t−e −−−e−−−− t− “−−−−−−−−−−−t“

Catty1 = 16E= 32
Karen = 10T = 10

Letters to guess:

ABCD FGHIJKLMNOPQRS UVWXYZ

PS, I'm only available in the evenings and on weekends.

[wombat2u2004]

S please

[mrspunkysmom]

−e−− −−−,
−es, T−e−e −s − −−−−−−−− −−− −e−−e− −e −−e−te t−−s −−−−et −−− t−e −−−−e−s t−e−e−−. −−− −−− −−−− − t−−−− −−−.

−−−, t−e −−−e−−−− t− “−−−−−−−−−−−t“


Catty1 = 16E= 32
Karen = 10T = 10
Wom = 4S = 4

Oops, I had put a T in the wrong place earlier. All fixed now. Be back once more this evening.

Letters to guess:

ABCD FGHIJKLMNOPQR UVWXYZ

PS, I'm only available in the evenings and on weekends.

[Catty1]

A please. :)

[Pinot's Mom]

I please.

[wombat2u2004]

M please

[mrspunkysmom]

"−ea− −−−,
−es, T−e−e is a −i−−i−ia −−− −e−−e− me −−eate t−is −−a−et a−− t−e ma−−e−s t−e−e−−. A−− −−− −−−m I t−a−− −−−.

AM−, t−e −−−e−−−− t− “−−a−−−−−i−−t“


Catty1 = 16E + 11A= 32 +22=54
Karen = 10T = 10
Wom = 4S + 4M= 4 + 4 = 8
Pinot’s Mom = 7I = 14


Letters to guess:

BCD FGH JKL NOPQR UVWXYZ

PS, I'm only available in the evenings and on weekends

[Catty1]

Yikes.... H, please. :)

[mrspunkysmom]

−ea− −−−,

−es, The−e is a −i−−i−ia −h− he−−e− me −−eate this −−a−et a−− the ma−−e−s the−e−−. A−− −−− −h−m I tha−− −−−.

AM−, the −−−e−−−− t− “−−a−−−−−i−ht“


Catty1 = 16E + 11A + 10H= 32 +22 + 10 =64
Karen = 10T = 10
Wom = 4S + 4M= 4 + 4 = 8
Pinot’s Mom = 7I = 14

See y'all tomorrow evening

Letters to guess:

BCD FG JKL NOPQR UVWXYZ

PS, I'm only available in the evenings and on weekends.

[kokopup]

O please

[wombat2u2004]

PM sent

[mrspunkysmom]

−ea− −o−,
−es, The−e is a −i−−i−ia −ho he−−e− me −−eate this −−a−et a−− the ma−−e−s the−eo−. A−− −o− −hom I tha−− −o−.
AM−, the −o−e−o−− to “−−a−o−−−i−ht“


Catty1 = 16E + 11A + 10H= 32 +22 + 10 =64
Karen = 10T = 10
Wom = 4S + 4M= 4 + 4 = 8
Pinot’s Mom = 7I = 14
Kokopup = 10xO = 20


Wom's guess was close, but off by one word.

Letters to guess:

BCD FG JKL N PQR UVWXYZ

PS, I'm only available in the evenings and on weekends.

[mrspunkysmom]

I don't understand. Has everybody given up?

Guess a few more letters and you'll get it.

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm sorry, I've had some other issues in the last few days...

How about an R?

[mrspunkysmom]

−ear −o−,
−es, There is a −ir−i−ia −ho he−−e− me −reate this −−a−et a−− the mar−e−s thereo−. A−− −or −hom I tha−− −o−.
AM−, the −ore−or− to “−ra−o−−−i−ht“



Catty1 = 16E + 11A + 10H= 32 +22 + 10 =64
Karen = 10T = 10
Wom = 4S + 4M= 4 + 4 = 8
Pinot’s Mom = 7I + 10R = 14 +10 = 24
Kokopup = 10xO = 20


Wom's guess was close, but off by one word.

Letters to guess:

BCD FG JKL N PQR UVWXYZ

PS, I'm only available in the evenings and on weekends.

[mrspunkysmom]

So what happens when people quit playing before the puzzle is solved? The rules do not cover this.

Only one person has guessed, so the puzzle is stalled. Do I get to select the winner based on willingness to try?

[wombat2u2004]

So what happens when people quit playing before the puzzle is solved? The rules do not cover this.

Only one person has guessed, so the puzzle is stalled. Do I get to select the winner based on willingness to try?

Dunno mate. I'd keep playing but I can't now because I got that one word wrong....grrrrrrrrr :D
PM the mayor ;)

[Freckles]

D, please

[mrspunkysmom]

Dunno mate. I'd keep playing but I can't now because I got that one word wrong....grrrrrrrrr :D
PM the mayor ;)


That's what you get for jumping the gun. :D On the other hand that method has stood you in good stead for several puzzles. On the last few I had the quotes but not the author and was unwilling to risk it. :o

[mrspunkysmom]

Dear −od,

−es, There is a −ir−i−ia −ho he−−ed me −reate this −−a−et a−d the mar−e−s thereo−. A−d −or −hom I tha−− −o−.

AM−, the −ore−ord to “dra−o−−−i−ht“



Catty1 = 16E + 11A + 10H= 32 +22 + 10 =64
Karen = 10T = 10
Wom = 4S + 4M= 4 + 4 = 8
Pinot’s Mom = 7I + 10R = 14 +10 = 24
Kokopup = 10xO = 20
Freckles = 7D = 7

Wom's guess was close, but off by one word.

Letters to guess:

BCD FG JKL N PQR UVWXYZ

PS, I'm only available in the evenings and on weekends.

[Catty1]

Y please. :)

[wombat2u2004]

That's what you get for jumping the gun. :D On the other hand that method has stood you in good stead for several puzzles. On the last few I had the quotes but not the author and was unwilling to risk it. :o

I can see where I went wrong now.
Why didn't I think of that word.
Oh the shame !!!!!
I'm going into hibernation.
Until the next puzzle :D:D

[mrspunkysmom]

Dear −od,

Yes, There is a −ir−i−ia −ho he−−ed me −reate this −−a−et a−d the mar−e−s thereo−. A−d −or −hom I tha−− yo−.

AM−, the −ore−ord to “dra−o−−−i−ht“



Catty1 = 16E + 11A + 10H + 1Y +1Y= 32 +22 + 10 + 3 =64 +67
Karen = 10T = 10
Wom = 4S + 4M= 4 + 4 = 8
Pinot’s Mom = 7I + 10R = 14 +10 = 24
Kokopup = 10xO = 20
Freckles = 7D = 7

Wom's guess was close, but off by one word.

Letters to guess:

BCD FG JKL N PQR UVWX Z

PS, I'm only available in the evenings and on weekends.

[Felicia's Mom]

N, please

[Catty1]

L please. :)

[mrspunkysmom]

Dear −od,

Yes, There is a −ir−inia −ho hel−ed me −reate this −lanet and the mar−els thereon. And −or −hom I than− yo−.

AM−, the −ore−ord to “dra−on−li−ht“



Catty1 = 16E + 11A + 10H + 1.5 y + 4L = 32 +22 + 10 + 3 + 4 = 71
Karen = 10T = 10
Wom = 4S + 4M= 4 + 4 = 8
Pinot’s Mom = 7I + 10R = 14 + 10
Kokopup = 10xO = 20
Freckles = 7D = 7
Felicia’s Mom = 7D = 7

Let's Solve this, so I can go back to lurking and just guessing. I can't figure why y'all are dragging this out.

Letters to guess:

BCD FG JK PQR UVWX Z

PS, I'm only available in the evenings and on weekends.

[Felicia's Mom]

V, please

[mrspunkysmom]

Dear −od,

Yes, There is a Vir−inia −ho hel−ed me −reate this −lanet and the marvels thereon. And −or −hom I than− yo−.

AM−, the −ore−ord to “dra−on−li−ht“



Catty1 = 16E + 11A + 10H + 1.5 y + 4L = 32 +22 + 10 + 3 + 4 = 71
Karen = 10T = 10
Wom = 4S + 4M= 4 + 4 = 8
Pinot’s Mom = 7I + 10R = 14 + 10
Kokopup = 10xO = 20
Freckles = 7D = 7
Felicia’s Mom = 7D + 2V = 9

Let's Solve this, so I can go back to lurking and just guessing. I can't figure why y'all are dragging this out.

Letters to guess:

BCD FG JK PQR U WX Z

PS, I'm only available in the evenings and on weekends.

[Freckles]

G, please.

[Catty1]

PM sent

[mrspunkysmom]

Dear G,

Yes, There is a Virginia −ho hel−ed me −reate this −lanet and the marvels thereon. And −or −hom I than− yo−.

AM−, the −ore−ord to “dragon−light“



Catty1 = 16E + 11A + 10H + 1.5 y + 4L = 32 +22 + 10 + 3 + 4 = 71
Karen = 10T = 10
Wom = 4S + 4M= 4 + 4 = 8
Pinot’s Mom = 7I + 10R = 14 + 10
Kokopup = 10xO = 20
Freckles = 7D + 3G = 10
Felicia’s Mom = 7D + 2V = 9

Let's Solve this, so I can go back to lurking and just guessing. I can't figure why y'all are dragging this out.

Letters to guess:

BCD F JK PQR U WX Z

PS, I'm only available in the evenings and on weekends.

[kokopup]

Another pm sent

[mrspunkysmom]

Dear God,

Yes, There is a Virginia who helped me create this planet and the marvels thereon. And for whom I thank you.

AMJ, the foreword to Dragonflight


From the website: "Virginia Kidd has been McCaffrey's literary agent since very early in her career, providing feedback and encouragement in addition, presumably, to helping negotiate book contracts. The initials AMJ are for Anne McCaffrey Johnson."

I'm waiting on a reply from kokopup.

[mrspunkysmom]

Take it away Catty 1 :)

[Catty1]

Actually - Freckles, would you like to host the next puzzle? :)

[Freckles]

Me, who didn't even attempt to solve the puzzle but find single letters?

[mrspunkysmom]

I don't mind at all and after Catty1, you have the most points. I might be speaking incorrectly, but the others have all hosted before.

If Catty1 offered, take it. The winner, kokopup, is busy and Catty1 (2nd place) didn't give a reason.

It's an experience and loads of fun. If you need help, holler.

[Catty1]

It's just that I have hosted a fair bit, am overwhelmed with life right now - and besides, thought it would be fun (and it is) for someone else to have a go at it. :)

[mrspunkysmom]

I agree and I think it's a great idea. Sorry life is overwhelming right now.

As for me: It's the end of the school year and it gets busy. I will be nuts until the end of the year.

[Freckles]

Oh, OK. :D
I did find a nice quote.
Give me a little time to figure out how to do this.

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