CP10 Word Puzzles #2 through #4, are based on the English language and homographs.
Homographs are words that have multiple meanings. For example, a whip is called a cat, but a cat is also a pet. A pet is a family animal, like a cat or a dog, but pet can also mean to stroke; so you can pet your pet! It's a crazy language!
I enjoy doing crossword puzzles and especially enjoy those which have clever definitions. Most clever definitions are based on homographs, or double meanings. For example, a "low digit" sounds like "one" or "two" or "three", but the clever answer is "toe". This makes for a difficult crossword puzzle and an even more difficult Geocache puzzle.
Here is a word puzzle that uses homographs.
First determine the word represented by the definition. Then perform the necessary calculations to get the coordinates of the final. You'll need to know how to calculate the digital root (DR) and alpha sum (AS) for words to complete the calculations. The number of letters in the answer is indicated by the 'dashes'. I've filled in some letters to help you solve it.
A. Has a head and hops---> L _ _ _ _ . Calculate AS - (DR * 6).
B. Stage Part --------> R _ _ _ . Calculate (AS / 10) - DR.
C. "Good" sign ----------> H _ _ _ . Calculate AS / 12.
D. Floored ----------> T _ _ _ _ . Calculate (AS - DR) / DR.
E. Toy with runners ----------> _ _ _ E . Calculate (AS + DR) / DR.
F. Bacon bit ----------> _ _ _ _ Y . Calculate (AS - DR) / 9.
G. Ring around the collar ----> _ _ _ . Calculate (AS - 2) / 4.
H. High beams ---> _ _ F _ _ _ _ . Calculate (DR * 15) -AS -1.
The final is at N27 0A.BCD W80 0E.FGH.
The final is a longish hike/bike from the road so bring snacks and water. Final is a micro, so please BYOP and write small.
You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.
Placement of this geocache has been approved by Rob Rossmanith, Park Biologist. Please remember, all wheels off the paved road when parking. Do not block any gates or trailheads, and follow the posted speed limits.