Groanthology 1
"Groan" + "Anthology" = "Groanthology"
Not groaned out yet? See
Groanthology 2
The cache is not at the posted
coordinates. Solve the following puzzle to learn the true cache location.
This puzzle can be solved by completing an online crossword using the CrossCache
utility, authored by computer science professor
lesdubois and written
specifically for geocaching puzzles.
Rather than words for clues, the crossword uses mostly photographs. Each photo is
intended to bring a (made up) word to mind. Each answer is made by
overlapping the letters of two words that are suggested by the photo.
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 two letters must overlap
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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"
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
common example that meets the rules.
No stereotyping or
endorsements of any kind are intended by the photos.
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!
Groanthology 1
Alert!
You are about to download files that contain details needed to find
this geocache.
As the geocache owner, I ensure that the application is safe to download
and run.
It has not been checked by Geocaching HQ or by the reviewer.
Download at your own risk.
No registration is required.
No personal information is required.
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!
Thanks to
GeoDog74,
La Deep Hike,
lesdubois and
Morgan671 for ideas and
beta testing!