tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post5990467022075063706..comments2024-03-28T14:06:00.121-07:00Comments on Blaine's Puzzle Blog: NPR Sunday Puzzle (Dec 28): Last NPR Puzzle of 2008Blainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06379274325110866036noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-84820702134455758812009-01-07T05:53:00.000-08:002009-01-07T05:53:00.000-08:00Hey Blaine.. please post the solution of the cross...Hey Blaine.. please post the solution of the cross number puzzle.. i have tired solving it.. please give..Webmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471957547161303497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-20326593793251907172009-01-03T18:48:00.000-08:002009-01-03T18:48:00.000-08:00Assumed sea was the typo and Dave meant see, Cooki...Assumed sea was the typo and Dave meant see, Cookie.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139505187498448200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-26354451976502845082009-01-03T17:50:00.000-08:002009-01-03T17:50:00.000-08:00Natasha--if you look carefully, Dave's clue was sp...Natasha--if you look carefully, Dave's clue was spelled correctly the first time--"sea" not see.cookiefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720458383514989934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-14073663383652308902009-01-03T16:27:00.000-08:002009-01-03T16:27:00.000-08:00Dave, I "see" that now. I assumed it was a typo.Dave, I "see" that now. I assumed it was a typo.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139505187498448200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-21886247850861395182009-01-03T13:13:00.000-08:002009-01-03T13:13:00.000-08:00Natasha, I intentionally misspelled see to read se...Natasha, I intentionally misspelled see to read sea.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359746462038374457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-62449548012869378112009-01-03T12:34:00.000-08:002009-01-03T12:34:00.000-08:00Dave,I thought you misspelled "see" in your in you...Dave,<BR/>I thought you misspelled "see" in your in your original posting of the puzzle (not on purpose).Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139505187498448200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-80566452571468025002009-01-03T12:11:00.000-08:002009-01-03T12:11:00.000-08:00Cookieface, Christina was not my intended answer. ...Cookieface, Christina was not my intended answer. It's correct as far as the name string goes, but doesn't work with my final clue.<BR/><BR/>Natasha, you may have missed the clue, but I gave it when I originally posted the puzzle.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359746462038374457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-44950480538095589222009-01-03T10:19:00.000-08:002009-01-03T10:19:00.000-08:00Christina is correct because no clues were given w...Christina is correct because no clues were given when the original puzzle was posted.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139505187498448200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-8695893595045129082009-01-03T10:03:00.000-08:002009-01-03T10:03:00.000-08:00OK someone please help me understand why Christina...OK someone please help me understand why Christina works as the intended answer...I agree that it fits the parameter of making 3 feminine names but where does CRIS become SEA as the clue asked........I would appreciate an answer from anyone who might have a really really good reason.cookiefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720458383514989934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-80065693857353483752009-01-03T09:53:00.000-08:002009-01-03T09:53:00.000-08:00Geri, Hugh's puzzle is a bit tricky. If you're tr...Geri, Hugh's puzzle is a bit tricky. If you're trying to figure out the name of the old-time cowboy, you're not going to find it by rearranging the letters in "two thousand nine." Is that correct, Hugh?<BR/><BR/>Blaine, thanks to the new and improved clue, I was able to get the last word in your holiday puzzle. I think that your cross-number puzzle is almost impossible to solve since each clue has multiple answers. The puzzle has to be done by trial and error, which could take hours and hours to do. Is there one clue that has only one answer? If so, it would be possible to do the puzzle in a reasonable amount of time.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359746462038374457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-79053545282845058842009-01-03T09:42:00.000-08:002009-01-03T09:42:00.000-08:00So, Natasha's Christina string did meet ALL of the...So, Natasha's Christina string did meet ALL of the original criteria, tsk.<BR/><BR/>I'm curious how Geri made out with the old-time cowboy. It turns out he worked as foreman of "The 101 Ranch Show." Not sure how many people remember him today.hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16914509834442545746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-603546091516791042009-01-02T18:28:00.000-08:002009-01-02T18:28:00.000-08:00Blaine, your Cross-Number Puzzle looks extremely d...Blaine, your Cross-Number Puzzle looks extremely difficult, but I'm willing to give it a try. I'll let you know how I make out. Thanks for posting it. Did you come up with the puzzle on your own?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359746462038374457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-21059899548839668522009-01-02T17:54:00.000-08:002009-01-02T17:54:00.000-08:00Micro, thanks for agreeing with my Christina answe...Micro, thanks for agreeing with my Christina answer. I solved it before you gave any clues and thought it was appropriate for the holidays.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139505187498448200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-20988183621997771752009-01-02T13:46:00.000-08:002009-01-02T13:46:00.000-08:00I went with mar, meaning sea in Spanish. One of m...I went with mar, meaning sea in Spanish. One of my other clues was, "There's no HARM in asking for more hints." Mar and harm are synonymous. <BR/><BR/>Hugh, great string starting with Marianne, almost the same as mine and one name longer.<BR/><BR/>Natasha, I like the Christina string and it would have been a very appropriate puzzle for the season.<BR/><BR/>Anyone else have any puzzles to offer?Micro Piranhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285847413109534119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-37968150029311889972009-01-02T12:33:00.000-08:002009-01-02T12:33:00.000-08:00Dave--when you said sea, I thought of MER as it is...Dave--when you said sea, I thought of MER as it is spelled in French and so my Canadian roots.<BR/>Great puzzle!!!cookiefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720458383514989934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-4702847892208144482009-01-02T12:20:00.000-08:002009-01-02T12:20:00.000-08:00Natasha:Where would "sea" come into the answer Chr...Natasha:<BR/>Where would "sea" come into the answer Christina?? It does from mar/mer--meaning sea.cookiefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720458383514989934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-47314591442162735552009-01-02T12:02:00.000-08:002009-01-02T12:02:00.000-08:00Dave,Nice going. The ORIGINAL PUZZLE was complete...Dave,<BR/><BR/>Nice going. The ORIGINAL PUZZLE was complete, but still open to interpretation. Extra clues to the original seemed to be necessary. Given-name puzzles, unless really nailed down, are difficult because of nicknames and names of unfamiliar origin. I'll have to look into the Christina possibility. My solution was:<BR/><BR/>Marianne 380<BR/>Mariann 692<BR/>Marian 245 <BR/>Maria 7 also Latin for seas<BR/><BR/>Your solution:<BR/><BR/>Marian 245 <BR/>Maria 7<BR/>Mari 869<BR/>Mar Not a name, Spanish for sea<BR/><BR/>Low numbers indicate the more common names.<BR/><BR/>You and Ben seem to be the answer to Carl's request for puzzle authors on this page.hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16914509834442545746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-60500995756318948142009-01-02T11:55:00.000-08:002009-01-02T11:55:00.000-08:00Dave/MicroP:I think a better clue would have been ...Dave/MicroP:<BR/>I think a better clue would have been "King or queen... dressed in orange and black".Blainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06379274325110866036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-48487607816677152562009-01-02T11:03:00.000-08:002009-01-02T11:03:00.000-08:00Micro,I came up with Christina for puzzle #3. I b...Micro,<BR/>I came up with Christina for puzzle #3. I believe it fits your criteria too.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139505187498448200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-35983866249412533192009-01-02T10:14:00.000-08:002009-01-02T10:14:00.000-08:00Puzzle #1: Change the first letter of Jerusalem t...Puzzle #1: Change the first letter of Jerusalem to get Peru and Salem.<BR/><BR/>Puzzle #2: Change the d to a c in Toledo. Read backwards it spells ocelot.<BR/><BR/>Puzzle #3: Remove the last letter from Marian to get Maria (that's my shark clue, as in West Side Story). Remove the last letter to get Mari (alternate spelling of Mary, ancient Syrian city, or goddess). Remove the last letter to get mar (you'll SEA what I'm talking about). The unisex spelling of Marian is Marion (rushing barber is Marion Barber III on the Dallas Cowboys; film cowboy's name at birth is Marion Morrison, John Wayne's birth name). Removing the last letter results in Mario (super name, thanks Plummew).<BR/><BR/>Puzzle #4. Rearranging "Two thousand nine" to fit "The Smiths loved to be active . . . AND OUT IN THE SNOW.<BR/><BR/>I hope you enjoyed these. If so, I'll try to think of some more. Happy New Year's to everyone.<BR/><BR/>Blaine, I enjoyed your holiday crossword puzzle which I just got to a couple of days ago. I wasn't able to get your answer to the king who is dressed in orange, black and white. Is it an athlete named King who wears those colors?Micro Piranhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285847413109534119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-38642094357155310042009-01-02T08:39:00.000-08:002009-01-02T08:39:00.000-08:00Geri,Radio and silent screen actor, born in PA, di...Geri,<BR/>Radio and silent screen actor, born in PA, died in 1940, add 2 letters to Blaine's approach. First and last name. Was evidently a lawman for a short period.<BR/><BR/>Still waiting for Dave to spill the beans.hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16914509834442545746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-2316171974756177032009-01-02T04:59:00.000-08:002009-01-02T04:59:00.000-08:00hugh, Sun Dec 28 11:01 AM PST youasked, "The name...hugh, Sun Dec 28 11:01 AM PST you<BR/>asked, "The name of what cowboy <BR/>contains this week's answer?"<BR/>Is it a REAL cowboy or an actor<BR/>who plays one?gerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08699362527317413011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-18700803503562239452009-01-01T12:16:00.000-08:002009-01-01T12:16:00.000-08:00Hugh, the last sentence was, "Remove the last lett...Hugh, the last sentence was, "Remove the last letter and you'll sea what I'm talking about." If you've removed the last letter from the third name, you should understand the clue. There's no harm in asking for more hints if anyone needs them.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359746462038374457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-40481498807493835152009-01-01T11:28:00.000-08:002009-01-01T11:28:00.000-08:00Dave,I can't say much more until you reveal your a...Dave,<BR/><BR/>I can't say much more until you reveal your answer. I still believe that puzzle 3, as originally stated, has more than one answer, unless I missed a clue in the final sentence. You wouldn't believe what common name was missing from the name list I was working with. A third answer may exist if Roumanian names are acceptable.hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16914509834442545746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730391.post-24313284272901623072009-01-01T06:51:00.000-08:002009-01-01T06:51:00.000-08:00Dave:I googled in a few things, and finally came u...Dave:<BR/>I googled in a few things, and finally came up with the answer. Just had to try to think it thru as carefully as I could trying to use the clues given. I realize that most questions refer to something USA/American and most answers to most questions should be well known by the majority of people.cookiefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720458383514989934noreply@blogger.com