NOTE: The listed coordinates are NOT the position of the cache. You must solve the puzzle below to determine the actual coordinates of the cache.
Once again, this puzzle was inspired by Eric Berlin's Puzzlesnacks. I wanted to try making something comparable, and this was an interesting challenge to produce. Enjoy!
If you wish, the puzzle is also available to download and print as a PDF.
As the cache owner, I solemnly swear that this file is safe to download, although it has not been checked by Groundspeak for malicious content. Download at your own risk. But really, it's just a PDF hosted on Google Drive that any browser will display for you just like any other webpage.
Each six-letter answer in this puzzle will be entered around its number. Each answer will start in the space marked by an arrow. You will need to determine whether the word should be filled clockwise or counterclockwise. For the Certitude keyword solution, just read between the numbers!
| 1. Bear claw, e.g. |
11. Tower of London beefeaters |
| 2. Piles of rocks |
12. Seat of majesty |
| 3. Pack in a crate |
13. Perceive or discover |
| 4. John Hamm and Kevin Bacon, e.g. |
14. Cliffside nests, in England |
| 5. Pitches |
15. Like a just-used potter's wheel |
| 6. Renew old connections? |
16. Excessively ornamental style |
| 7. Type of inflorescence |
17. Gas pump specification |
| 8. Dreadful fear |
18. Life narrative |
| 9. F/A-18 |
19. Accused |
| 10. Bronze Star Medal recipients |
20. Old road paving stone |
You can validate your puzzle solution with
certitude.