Utaha!
This is a
puzzle cache. It is not at the listed coordinates. To obtain
the cache coordinates, please solve the following puzzle.
This cache is part of the Project Atoz series.
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here
for more information.
This is an online crossword using the CrossCache utility, authored by computer
science professor
lesdubois and written specifically for geocaching puzzles.
Rather than words for clues, these crosswords use photographs. Each photo is
intended to bring a (made up) word to mind. Each word answer is made by
combining two words that are suggested by the photo. For example, the photo
above would be: "Utah" + "Aha" = "Utaha".
The rules for the new words:
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Combine two words to make one
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Parts of the two words must
overlap, such as "Peanut" + "Nutrition" = "Peanutrition"
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The new word must contain both
words in their entirety
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At least one letter (and usually
more) must overlap: "Frog" + "Grow" = "Frogrow"
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All but one letter of overlap is
okay: "Kite" + "Item" = "Kitem" or "Spud" + "Puddle" = "Spuddle"
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One word fully within another is
not okay: "Ill" within "Hill"
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Altered spellings, although very
tempting, are not used: "Zombie" + "Bee" = "Zombee"
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A photo of a smashed Sasquatch,
suggesting "Sasquashed", would be great, but breaks the rule!
Combining two words to make a catchy
third word is common in product naming, such as Travelocity and Endust, both of
which would meet the rules for the puzzle. Americone, however, does not
since "America" is not correctly spelled. "Mathlete" is another
good example that would work for the puzzle.
Don't include any punctuation in your answers and don't hesitate to work with friends and ask me for help.
Begin the crossword by using the link below.
When you have correctly answered all the questions, you will be given a solution phrase
and a direct link to automatically pass the phrase to the Checker. Simply
click the link and paste (Ctrl-V) the phrase which will then provide the coordinates of the geocache. You can also click this
Checker link to see how many of your friends have beaten you to the solve!
Utaha!
No registration is required.
No personal information is required.
I was involved with the utility programming and can ensure its integrity.
The puzzle utility should be fairly intuitive and also includes a Help button.
Be sure to click Help if this is your first
time using this utility! Don't hesitate to contact me for
help if needed!