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.
Here's yet another puzzle inspired by one of Eric Berlin's Puzzlesnacks. Both Berlin and Fizzymagic have called this style Labyrinths, so to avoid confusion (or create some?), I'll call mine Serpentine.
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 row in this puzzle contains two answers, clued in order. There are also clues for the serpentine trail that meanders from the top left corner down to the bottom right corner. Clues for the Trail answers are given in order. For the Certitude keyword solution, use the letters from the diagonal cells from top left to bottom right.
| Rows: |
Trail: |
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| 1: Dictator's concern |
• One ampere in one second |
| Small neon aquarium fish |
• Cite as evidence |
| 2: Spies in deep cover |
• Loaded with beef fat |
| Hormel's canned concoction |
• Convert to steam |
| 3: Frat dudes |
• Retractable storage compartment |
| Playground amenity |
• Sags or slumps |
| 4: Add to the household |
• Editorial marks meaning "leave as is" |
| Adolescent affliction |
• Picked up the tab |
| 5: Didn't win or lose |
• Exams that aren't written |
| Wear away |
• Team of seven |
| 6: Old gold coin |
• Emergency first responder |
| Estuary growth |
• Must haves |
| 7: Exploitive manipulators |
• Smother |
| Body art, casually |
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| 8: Dodge or elude |
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| Teen trauma |
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| 9: This clue has on |
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| Winchester, e.g. |
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You can validate your puzzle solution with
certitude.