Jigged, Crossed and Thrice Fragmented
The cache is not at the posted
coordinates. Solve the following puzzle to learn the true cache location..
The "Crossed" part of this puzzle is an online crossword puzzle using
the CrossCache utility, authored by computer science professor
lesdubois and written specifically for geocaching puzzles.
BUT...Although there are only 14 words in the crossword, there are no clues or hints. You will need to use logic and
trial-and-error to decide where each word will fit.
Fortunately, there is a feature that will greatly help! The "Check" option
will tell you immediately if your answer is correct (the letters stay black) or
not correct (the letters turn red). So, BE SURE "Check" is checked!
BUT...Where are the 14 words? To add to your fun, the words can only be
discovered by completing four more easy and fun puzzles!
Following are links to run the crossword and each of the four subsidiary
puzzles. You can either open the crossword immediately and fill in the
words as you go, or collect all the words in advance and then start the
crossword. To keep this listing open while running the puzzles,
right-click the links and select "Open link in a new tab" (Chrome).
When you have correctly filled in the crossword, 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!
First, the fine print. The following statements apply to each of the
application links below:
Alert!
You are about to download files that contain details needed to find
this geocache.
As the geocache owner, I ensure that the applications are safe to download
and run.
They have not been checked by Geocaching HQ or by the reviewer.
Download at your own risk.
No registration is required.
No personal information is required.
Click to Run JigiGeoJunk
A 108-piece jigsaw using the very popular Jigidi application. When it
is complete, you will receive a clue for seven words of the crossword.
Click to Run Fragmented Level 1
A word puzzle in the 7 Little Words style. When completed, you will
receive a clue for two more words of the crossword. If you prefer larger
text, (for Chrome) click the three vertical dots to customize the page and
increase the zoom level.
Click to Run Fragmented Level 2
Another one! When completed, you will receive a clue for three more words
of the crossword.
Click to Run Fragmented Level 3
Encore! When completed, you will receive a clue for two words of the
crossword. This one is a bit different. The words are uncommon but
should be familiar to most solvers of the puzzle.
Click to Run the Crossword
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!
Enjoy the puzzles!