Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 11:06 Thu 06 Apr 2017
:"Synonyms" is not the answer to the puzzle.
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One quiz at a time
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Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 11:06 Thu 06 Apr 2017
As it's your turn now :
:Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 11:39 Thu 06 Apr 2017
Very sorry. 
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 11:46 Thu 06 Apr 2017
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 13:46 Thu 06 Apr 2017
I realised that probably wasn't intended as the answer, but was hedging slightly on how much clue to give, hence my reply was intended to be mildly cryptic (apologies if it came over pedantic/annoying). More clearly since you've asked directly: yes, synonyms will help you solve the puzzle.Old Bridge wrote: ↑11:46 Thu 06 Apr 2017What I ment with writing a questionmark after synonyms, was to clarify if synonyms of the words in the puzzle was the way to go. I did not in any way think that the word synonyms was the answer.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 14:48 Thu 06 Apr 2017
I sat and smiled when I wrote the reply, so no offence taken. It just goes to show how different a sentence can "sound" when it is written and not spoken directly to a person. Maybe "smilies" do have a function?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 14:50 Thu 06 Apr 2017
Then I think it may have something to do with your feelings about maybe turning 50?PhilW wrote: ↑13:46 Thu 06 Apr 2017I realised that probably wasn't intended as the answer, but was hedging slightly on how much clue to give, hence my reply was intended to be mildly cryptic (apologies if it came over pedantic/annoying). More clearly since you've asked directly: yes, synonyms will help you solve the puzzle.Old Bridge wrote: ↑11:46 Thu 06 Apr 2017What I ment with writing a questionmark after synonyms, was to clarify if synonyms of the words in the puzzle was the way to go. I did not in any way think that the word synonyms was the answer.
Re: RE: Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 16:29 Thu 06 Apr 2017
No, I can't see any connection there.Old Bridge wrote:Then I think it may have something to do with your feelings about maybe turning 50?
The answer, once the question is understood, is a straightforward one-word answer.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 07:27 Mon 17 Apr 2017
Is another hint out of the question?
Re: RE: Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 09:21 Mon 17 Apr 2017
It has been a while, hasn't it. Ok, big hint; you were very much on the right track with synonyms; also consider how the words sound.Old Bridge wrote:Is another hint out of the question?
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Re: RE: Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 14:15 Fri 28 Apr 2017
Perhaps people find word puzzles less interesting; perhaps this is a poor puzzle. A last set of clues to encourage; answer after the weekend if not solved by then.
- Consider each word, and possible synonyms
- Consider each word, and possible homonyms
- Consider homonyms of synonyms
- The first word is trickier than the rest, ignore it and work on the others
- This should provide a sentence which is a question with a one word answer
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 20:54 Fri 28 Apr 2017
Palindrome
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 20:56 Fri 28 Apr 2017
How did you get there?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:01 Fri 28 Apr 2017
Not quite figured out the whole question I don't think, but:
? term can you (ewe) read (reed) ? ways (weighs) round.
The first word I am guessing is Which (witch). Phil must be a Buffy fan!
And the second question mark could be both maybe.
So: Which term can you (ewe) read (reed) both ways (weighs) round?
? term can you (ewe) read (reed) ? ways (weighs) round.
The first word I am guessing is Which (witch). Phil must be a Buffy fan!
And the second question mark could be both maybe.
So: Which term can you (ewe) read (reed) both ways (weighs) round?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:30 Fri 28 Apr 2017
Nicely done Mike
In full:
Start: Willow words tin sheep stalk either evaluate hoop?
Synonyms: (Witch) words (can) (ewe) (reed) either (weigh) round? (with a slight cheat on the Synonym for the first word)!
Homonyms: (Which) words can (you) (read) either (way) round?
Answer: Palindromes
Mike's question next.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 12:54 Sat 29 Apr 2017
I am staring out of my study window into the garden, which is very colourful at this time of year thanks to the flowers of two different types of bush. Name the bushes.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 15:20 Sat 29 Apr 2017
Forsythia and Flowering Quince
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 17:44 Sat 29 Apr 2017
Nope, not either of these.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 17:47 Sat 29 Apr 2017
Winter Heath and Witch Hazel
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 17:49 Sat 29 Apr 2017
Not your turn
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 18:00 Sat 29 Apr 2017
I know, but I thought nobody would notice.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 08:43 Tue 02 May 2017
Hibiscus and Honeysuckle
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 08:47 Tue 02 May 2017
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 08:48 Tue 02 May 2017
A small clue for one of the bushes. Although technically it is not a tree, most people refer to it as a tree.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 12:02 Tue 02 May 2017
OK my turn now.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 20:02 Tue 02 May 2017
Cherry and Apple Blossom?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 20:31 Tue 02 May 2017
Magnolia and Azalea
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 22:22 Tue 02 May 2017
Not these.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 22:23 Tue 02 May 2017
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 22:26 Tue 02 May 2017
I do have a Magnolia in the garden and it had a huge blossom about a month ago. But this was not one of the bushes I was referring to. And not Azalea either.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 06:40 Fri 05 May 2017
Another clue - one of these bushes needs ericaceous soil.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 10:45 Fri 05 May 2017
Rhododendron and Lilac?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 18:59 Fri 05 May 2017
Goodness me - both correct! Well done
Over to you!
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 20:16 Fri 05 May 2017
I probably was jumping the queue here, but anyway. Nobody has so far objected.
Presently I am enjoying a very nice small whisky, which?
Presently I am enjoying a very nice small whisky, which?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 23:36 Fri 05 May 2017
Springbank
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 05:48 Sat 06 May 2017
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 22:02 Sat 06 May 2017
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 22:02 Sun 14 May 2017
Some others need to guess!
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 23:27 Sun 14 May 2017
Longrow 14 yr old sherry cask?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 13:43 Mon 15 May 2017
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 22:50 Wed 17 May 2017
Springbank 15yo?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 04:42 Thu 18 May 2017
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 14:30 Wed 31 May 2017
12 year old cask strength
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 15:09 Wed 31 May 2017
Springbank 12yo C. s. - Batch 12 - 54.1 %, 65% Sherry / 35% Bourbon Casks is correct.
Well done AHB, your turn.
Well done AHB, your turn.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:56 Sat 03 Jun 2017
A very simple question - and actually one I will have to research the answer for.
What is the vintage of the oldest bottle of unfortified wine I currently have in my wine collection?
What is the vintage of the oldest bottle of unfortified wine I currently have in my wine collection?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 22:00 Sat 03 Jun 2017
1892
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 06:07 Sun 04 Jun 2017
1892 is the nearest guess so far, but is not correct.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 09:22 Sun 04 Jun 2017
1963?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 09:58 Sun 04 Jun 2017
1962
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 15:03 Sun 04 Jun 2017
1920