Puzzle #563

[mrspunkysmom]

Puzzle #563

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! This is going to be fun. :D


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

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

−−−− −−−−−−−− −−−−−−−, −−−−−− − −− − −−−−−
−−− −−− −−−−−−−− −−−− −−−−


Letters to guess:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

[wombat2u2004]

E please

[mrspunkysmom]

−e−−−−e −−e −−−e e−−e−−e− −− −−e −e−e−−−−e−− −− −−−− −−−−, −−−e−e−, −−e −−−−e−−−e −−−− −−−−−−− −−−−−e− −− −−e −−−−−−− −− −e− −−−−−−− −−−−−−−− −−−− −−−− −−−− −−e −−−e −e−−−e− −−− −−−− −−−−−−− −−−−− −−− e−−−−e−−. −−e −−−e− −e−−−− −−− −−−− −−−−e−e−−−e −−−− −e e−−e−−e−−e. − −−−−−e− − −e−, − −−−−−−− − −−−−e−e−− −−−−−−−−−− −−−−e e−−− −−−e − −−−− −− −−−−e− − −− e−−− −−−−−−−− −−e−e −− −− −−−e.

−− −e− −−−−−−−−−−−− −−−−, −−−−−−− −−−−−− −− − −−ee−−−−, −−−−−−−−− −−−−−−−, −−e e−−e−−e−−e− −−−− −−−− −e−−−−−−e −−e−e −−−−e−e−−e− −− −e− −−−e −e−−e− −−− −−e −−−− −−−e, −−−−−−− −−− −−−−−−−−− −−−, −−e −−−−−e −−−−−−−e−−− −−−−− −−−e−−−e− −−e−− −−e −−−−e−e−−e −e−−ee− −e−−e−−−−− −−− −e−−−−−−−−.

−−−− −−−−−−−− −−−−−−e, E−−−−− − −− − −−−e−
−−e −e− −−e−−−−− −−−− −−−−

Letters to guess:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Wombat = 91 E 182

[wombat2u2004]

A please

[Felicia's Mom]

S, please.

[mrspunkysmom]

−es−−−e −−e −a−e e−−e−−e− −− −−e −e−e−−−−e−− −− −−−s −−−−, −−−e−e−, −−e −−−se−−−e −−−− s−−−ass a−−−−e− −− −−e −−a−−−− −− −e− −−−−−−− a−−−−−−− −−−− −−−− −−−− −−e sa−e −e−−−es a−− −−−− s−−−−a− −−−−s a−− e−−−−e−−. −−e −−−e− −eas−− −−− −−a− −−−−e−e−−−e −−−− −e e−−e−−e−−e. A −−−−−e− − −es, a −−−sa−− − −−−−e−e−− −−−−−−−−−s a−−se ea−− −−−e a −−s− −s −−−−e− − −− ea−− −−−a−−−− −−e−e −− −s −a−e.

−− −e− s−−−−−s−−−−s −−−−, −−−−−−− −−−−−− −− a −−ee−−−−, −−−s−−−−s −−−−−−−, −−e e−−e−−e−−e− −−−− −−−− −e−−−−−−e −−ese −−−−e−e−−es −− −e− −−−e se−ses a−− s−e −−−− −a−e, −−−−−−− a−− −−−−−−a−− a−−, −−e −−−−−e a−−−s−−e−−s −−−−− s−−e−−−es s−e−− −−e −−−−e−e−−e −e−−ee− −e−−e−−−−− a−− −e−−−−−−−−.

−−−− −a−−−−−− −a−−−−e, E−−−−− − −− − −−−e−
−−e −e− A−e−−−−− −−−− −−−−

Letters to guess:

BCD FGHIJKLMNOPQR TUVWXYZ

Wombat = 91 E 31 A = 244
Felicia’s Mom = 34 S = 34

[kokopup]

O please

[Pinot's Mom]

Lord, it's a biggie!

I please!

[Felicia's Mom]

N, please

[mrspunkysmom]

Yup, It's a biggie! :D


−es−i−e −−e −a−e e−−en−e− in −−e −e−e−o−−en− o− −−is −oo−, −o−e−e−, one −o−se−i−e −i−− s−−−ass ano−−e− in −−e −−a−i−− o− −e− −oo−in− a−−−o−−− −o−− −o−− −−o− −−e sa−e −e−i−es an− −i−− si−i−a− −oo−s an− e−−i−−en−. −−e −−ie− −eason −o− −−a− −i−−e−e−n−e −i−− −e e−−e−ien−e. A −−n−−e− ~ −es, a −−o−san− ~ −i−−e−en− −on−i−ions a−ise ea−− −i−e a −is− is −oo−e− ~ in ea−− −o−a−ion −−e−e i− is −a−e.

In −e− s−−−ons−io−s −in−, −i−−o−− −i−in− i− a −−ee−in−, −ons−io−s −−o−−−−, −−e e−−e−ien−e− −oo− −i−− −e−−−ni−e −−ese −i−−e−en−es −− −e− −i−e senses an− s−e −i−− −a−e, −i−−o−− an− −o−−n−a−− a−−, −−e −in−−e a−−−s−−en−s −−i−− so−e−i−es s−e−− −−e −i−−e−en−e −e−−een −e−−e−−ion an− −e−io−−i−−.

−i−− −a−−o−−− −a−−−−e, E−i−o− − in − −−ie−
−−e Ne− A−e−i−an −oo− −oo−

Letters to guess:

BCD FGH JKLM PQR TUVWXYZ

Wombat = 91 E 32 A = 246
Felicia’s Mom = 34 S 43 N = 77
Kokopup = 44 O = 88
Pinot’s Mom = 57 I = 114

[kokopup]

T please

[Pinot's Mom]

R please!

[mrspunkysmom]

−es−ite t−e −are e−−en−e− in t−e −e−e−o−−ent o− t−is −oo−, −o−e−er, one −o−se−i−e −i−− s−r−ass anot−er in t−e −−a−it− o− −er −oo−in− a−t−o−−− −ot− −or− −ro− t−e sa−e re−i−es an− −it− si−i−ar too−s an− e−−i−−ent. T−e −−ie− reason −or t−at −i−−eren−e −i−− −e e−−erien−e. A −−n−re− ~ −es, a t−o−san− ~ −i−−erent −on−itions arise ea−− ti−e a −is− is −oo−e− ~ in ea−− −o−ation −−ere it is −a−e.

In −er s−−−ons−io−s −in−, −it−o−t −i−in− it a −−eetin−, −ons−io−s t−o−−−t, t−e e−−erien−e− −oo− −i−− re−−−ni−e t−ese −i−−eren−es −− −er −i−e senses an− s−e −i−− −a−e, −it−o−t an− −o−−ntar− a−t, t−e −in−te a−−−st−ents −−i−− so−eti−es s−e−− t−e −i−−eren−e −et−een −er−e−tion an− −e−io−rit−.

−i−− −a−−ort− −a−−−−e, E−itor − in − −−ie−
T−e Ne− A−eri−an −oo− −oo−

Letters to guess:

BCD FGH JKLM PQ UVWXYZ

Wombat = 91 E 32 A = 246
Felicia’s Mom = 34 S 43 N = 77
Kokopup = 44 O 47 T = 135
Pinot’s Mom = 57 I 29 R = 143

[Felicia's Mom]

C, please

[Pinot's Mom]

M please!

[kokopup]

d please

[mrspunkysmom]

Made some corrections - Left a few out and miscounted.

Des−ite t−e care e−−ended in t−e de−e−o−ment o− t−is −oo−, −o−e−er, one −o−se−i−e −i−− s−r−ass anot−er in t−e −−a−it− o− −er coo−in− a−t−o−−− −ot− −or− −ro− t−e same reci−es and −it− simi−ar too−s and e−−i−ment. T−e c−ie− reason −or t−at di−−erence −i−− −e e−−erience. A −−ndred ~ −es, a t−o−sand ~ di−−erent conditions arise eac− time a dis− is coo−ed ~ in eac− −ocation −−ere it is made.

In −er s−−conscio−s mind, −it−o−t −i−in− it a −−eetin−, conscio−s t−o−−−t, t−e e−−erienced coo− −i−− reco−ni−e t−ese di−−erences −− −er −i−e senses and s−e −i−− ma−e, −it−o−t an− −o−−ntar− act, t−e min−te ad−−stments −−ic− sometimes s−e−− t−e di−−erence −et−een −er−ection and mediocrit−.

−i−− −a−−ort− −a−−ace, Editor − in − C−ie−
T−e Ne− American Coo− −oo−

Letters to guess:

B FGH JKL PQ UVWXYZ

Wombat = 91 E 33 A = 248
Felicia’s Mom = 34 S 43 N 28 C = 105
Kokopup = 45 O 47 T 24 D = 161
Pinot’s Mom = 57 I 29 R 14 M = 157

[Pinot's Mom]

H please!

[mrspunkysmom]

Des−ite the care e−−ended in the de−e−o−ment o− this −oo−, ho−e−er, one ho−se−i−e −i−− s−r−ass another in the −−a−it− o− her coo−in− a−tho−−h −oth −or− −ro− the same reci−es and −ith simi−ar too−s and e−−i−ment. The chie− reason −or that di−−erence −i−− −e e−−erience. A h−ndred ~ −es, a tho−sand ~ di−−erent conditions arise each time a dish is coo−ed ~ in each −ocation −here it is made.

In her s−−conscio−s mind, −itho−t −i−in− it a −−eetin−, conscio−s tho−−ht, the e−−erienced coo− −i−− reco−ni−e these di−−erences −− her −i−e senses and she −i−− ma−e, −itho−t an− −o−−ntar− act, the min−te ad−−stments −hich sometimes s−e−− the di−−erence −et−een −er−ection and mediocrit−.

−i−− Ha−−orth −a−−ace, Editor − in − Chie−
The Ne− American Coo− −oo−

Letters to guess:

B FG JKL PQ UVWXYZ

Wombat = 91 E 33 A = 248
Felicia’s Mom = 34 S 43 N 28 C = 105
Kokopup = 45 O 47 T 24 D = 161
Pinot’s Mom = 57 I 29 R 14 M 39 H = 157

[wombat2u2004]

X please :D

[lvpets2002]

:) " P " please

[mrspunkysmom]

Despite the care expended in the de−e−opment o− this −oo−, ho−e−er, one ho−se−i−e −i−− s−rpass another in the −−a−it− o− her coo−in− a−tho−−h −oth −or− −ro− the same recipes and −ith simi−ar too−s and e−−ipment. The chie− reason −or that di−−erence −i−− −e experience. A h−ndred ~ −es, a tho−sand ~ di−−erent conditions arise each time a dish is coo−ed ~ in each −ocation −here it is made.

In her s−−conscio−s mind, −itho−t −i−in− it a −−eetin−, conscio−s tho−−ht, the experienced coo− −i−− reco−ni−e these di−−erences −− her −i−e senses and she −i−− ma−e, −itho−t an− −o−−ntar− act, the min−te ad−−stments −hich sometimes spe−− the di−−erence −et−een per−ection and mediocrit−.

−i−− Hax−orth −a−−ace, Editor − in − Chie−
The Ne− American Coo− −oo−

Letters to guess:

B FG JKL Q UVW YZ

Wombat = 91 E 33 A 4 X = 252
Felicia’s Mom = 34 S 43 N 28 C = 105
Kokopup = 45 O 47 T 24 D = 161
Pinot’s Mom = 57 I 29 R 14 M 39 H = 157
Lvpets2002 = 10 P = 10

[Pinot's Mom]

There's a word or two I just don't know...

How about a "U"?

[mrspunkysmom]

This quote uses the whole alphabet, which I find intriguing.


Despite the care expended in the de−e−opment o− this −oo−, ho−e−er, one house−i−e −i−− surpass another in the −ua−it− o− her coo−in− a−thou−h −oth −or− −ro− the same recipes and −ith simi−ar too−s and e−uipment. The chie− reason −or that di−−erence −i−− −e experience. A hundred ~ −es, a thousand ~ di−−erent conditions arise each time a dish is coo−ed ~ in each −ocation −here it is made.

In her su−conscious mind, −itho−t −i−in− it a −−eetin−, conscious thou−ht, the experienced coo− −i−− reco−nize these di−−erences −− her −i−e senses and she −i−− ma−e, −ithout an− −o−untar− act, the minute ad−ustments −hich sometimes spe−− the di−−erence −et−een per−ection and mediocrit−.

−i−− Hax−orth −a−−ace, Editor − in − Chie−
The Ne− American Coo− −oo−

Letters to guess:

B FG JKL Q VW Y -

Wombat = 91 E 33 A 4 X = 252
Felicia’s Mom = 34 S 43 N 28 C = 105
Kokopup = 45 O 47 T 24 D = 161
Pinot’s Mom = 57 I 29 R 14 M 39 H 14 U = 185
Lvpets2002 = 10 P = 10

[kokopup]

Q please

[mrspunkysmom]

Despite the care expended in the de−e−opment o− this −oo−, ho−e−er, one house−i−e −i−− surpass another in the qua−it− o− her coo−in− a−thou−h −oth −or− −ro− the same recipes and −ith simi−ar too−s and equipment. The chie− reason −or that di−−erence −i−− −e experience. A hundred ~ −es, a thousand ~ di−−erent conditions arise each time a dish is coo−ed ~ in each −ocation −here it is made.

In her su−conscious mind, −ithout −i−in− it a −−eetin−, conscious thou−ht, the experienced coo− −i−− reco−nize these di−−erences −− her −i−e senses and she −i−− ma−e, −ithout an− −o−untar− act, the minute ad−ustments −hich sometimes spe−− the di−−erence −et−een per−ection and mediocrit−.

−i−− Hax−orth −a−−ace, Editor − in − Chie−
The Ne− American Coo− −oo−

Letters to guess:

B FG JKL VW Y -

Wombat = 91 E 33 A 4 X = 252
Felicia’s Mom = 34 S 43 N 28 C = 105
Kokopup = 45 O 47 T 24 D 2Q = 163
Pinot’s Mom = 57 I 29 R 14 M 39 H 15 U = 187
Lvpets2002 = 10 P = 10

[wombat2u2004]

G please

[mrspunkysmom]

Despite the care expended in the de−e−opment o− this −oo−, ho−e−er, one house−i−e −i−− surpass another in the qua−it− o− her coo−ing a−though −oth −or− −ro− the same recipes and −ith simi−ar too−s and equipment. The chie− reason −or that di−−erence −i−− −e experience. A hundred ~ −es, a thousand ~ di−−erent conditions arise each time a dish is coo−ed ~ in each −ocation −here it is made.

In her su−conscious mind, −ithout gi−ing it a −−eeting, conscious thought, the experienced coo− −i−− recognize these di−−erences −− her −i−e senses and she −i−− ma−e, −ithout an− −o−untar− act, the minute ad−ustments −hich sometimes spe−− the di−−erence −et−een per−ection and mediocrit−.

−i−− Hax−orth −a−−ace, Editor − in − Chie−
The Ne− American Coo− −oo−

Letters to guess:

B F JKL VW Y -

Wombat = 91 E 33 A 4 X 7 G = 258
Felicia’s Mom = 34 S 43 N 28 C = 105
Kokopup = 45 O 47 T 24 D 2Q = 163
Pinot’s Mom = 57 I 29 R 14 M 39 H 15 U = 187
Lvpets2002 = 10 P = 10

[Karen]

I puzzled it out, but then noticed I haven't even guessed a letter in this one, so will let someone else make a guess!

[kokopup]

W please only 6 left

[mrspunkysmom]

I puzzled it out, but then noticed I haven't even guessed a letter in this one, so will let someone else make a guess!

You can still guess a letter. :)

[mrspunkysmom]

Despite the care expended in the de−e−opment o− this −oo−, howe−er, one housewi−e wi−− surpass another in the qua−it− o− her coo−ing a−though −oth wor− −ro− the same recipes and with simi−ar too−s and equipment. The chie− reason −or that di−−erence wi−− −e experience. A hundred ~ −es, a thousand ~ di−−erent conditions arise each time a dish is coo−ed ~ in each −ocation where it is made.

In her su−conscious mind, without gi−ing it a −−eeting, conscious thought, the experienced coo− wi−− recognize these di−−erences −− her −i−e senses and she wi−− ma−e, without an− −o−untar− act, the minute ad−ustments which sometimes spe−− the di−−erence −etween per−ection and mediocrit−.

−i−− Haxworth Wa−−ace, Editor − in − Chie−
The New American Coo− −oo−

Letters to guess:

B F JKL V Y -

Wombat = 91 E 33 A 4 X 7 G = 258
Felicia’s Mom = 34 S 43 N 28 C = 105
Kokopup = 45 O 47 T 24 D 2Q 16 W = 179
Pinot’s Mom = 57 I 29 R 14 M 39 H 15 U = 187
Lvpets2002 = 10 P = 10

[Pinot's Mom]

I feel like my brain is stuck....two words...

L please!

[mrspunkysmom]

EEK! :eek: I left a letter out. I bet that's one of the words.

Despite the care expended in the de−elopment o− this −oo−, howe−er, one housewi−e will surpass another in the qualit− o− her coo−ing although −oth wor− −rom the same recipes and with similar tools and equipment. The chie− reason −or that di−−erence will −e experience. A hundred ~ −es, a thousand ~ di−−erent conditions arise each time a dish is coo−ed ~ in each location where it is made.

In her su−conscious mind, without gi−ing it a −leeting, conscious thought, the experienced coo− will recognize these di−−erences −− her −i−e senses and she will ma−e, without an− −oluntar− act, the minute ad−ustments which sometimes spell the di−−erence −etween per−ection and mediocrit−.

Lil− Haxworth Wallace, Editor ~ in ~ Chie−
The New American Coo− −oo−

Letters to guess:

B F JK VW Y -

Wombat = 91E 33A 4X 7G = 258
Felicia’s Mom = 34S 43N 28C = 105
Kokopup = 45O 47T 24D 2Q 16W = 179
Pinot’s Mom = 57I 29R 15M 39H 15U 21L = 209
Lvpets2002 = 10P = 10

[mrspunkysmom]

Two hints:



I've noticed that people ignore the 6th vowel.

Why is the collection of letters called the 'Alphabet'?

[kokopup]

Y please

[lvpets2002]

:) " K " please

[mrspunkysmom]

Despite the care expended in the de−elopment o− this −ook, howe−er, one housewi−e will surpass another in the quality o− her cooking although −oth work −rom the same recipes and with similar tools and equipment. The chie− reason −or that di−−erence will −e experience. A hundred ~ yes, a thousand ~ di−−erent conditions arise each time a dish is cooked ~ in each location where it is made.

In her su−conscious mind, without gi−ing it a −leeting, conscious thought, the experienced cook will recognize these di−−erences −y her −i−e senses and she will make, without any −oluntary act, the minute ad−ustments which sometimes spell the di−−erence −etween per−ection and mediocrity.

Lily Haxworth Wallace, Editor ~ in ~ Chie−
The New American Cook −ook

Letters to guess:

B F J VW

Wombat = 91E 33A 4X 7G = 258
Felicia’s Mom = 34S 43 N 28C = 105
Kokopup = 45O 47T 24D 2Q 16W 6.5Y = 192
Pinot’s Mom = 57I 29R 14M 39H 15U 21L = 208
Lvpets2002 = 10P 8K = 18

[kokopup]

B please......How can I get a half of a Y

[mrspunkysmom]

All but one of the y's was a vowel. The 'y' in 'yes' is a consonant. :D

[mrspunkysmom]

Kokopup submitted the correct answer and will host.


Despite the care expended in the development of this book, however, one housewife will surpass another in the quality of her cooking although both work from the same recipes and with similar tools and equipment. The chief reason for that difference will be experience. A hundred - yes, a thousand - different conditions arise each time a dish is cooked - in each location where it is made.

In her subconscious mind, without giving it a fleeting, conscious thought, the experienced cook will recognize these differences by her five senses and she will make, without any voluntary act, the minute adjustments which sometimes spell the difference between perfection and mediocrity.

Lily Haxworth Wallace, Editor-in-Chief
The New American Cook Book