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Word Puzzle Cache Mystery Cache

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scrabblehounds: thanks to all who participated. i will be gathering up the remnants.

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Hidden : 11/5/2005
Difficulty:
5 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


If you are up to the challenge and like word puzzles - this one is for you! The coordinates above are really just to get you to the park - you won't find any caches around the coordinates - but you may use the coordinates to help you figure out the clue below.

I have been enjoying puzzle caches around the area, but they are almost all math puzzles. Not being a 'math-type' person, I designed a word puzzle cache! To get the beginning coordinates, you must solve the puzzle below. Please note that this puzzle is an easy one, and each one gets a little harder. I would recommend giving yourself a couple hours to do this cache challenge and bring along some caching friends to help you out! I'd also bring along some food, as you may get very hungry out there trying to figure out the clue caches. Please be sure to rehide the caches very well and please do NOT screw the lids of the clue caches on tightly. Leave them loose. The hints inside are all laminated and won't get harmed if wet. The final cache can be seen if it is not hidden well and will be stolen, so stealth and concealment is a must!

FYI - Perhaps the most notable feature of Mammoth Park is its 96 foot high giant slide, which has made for many an unforgettable summer outing for Westmoreland County youngsters. There is a scenic overlook deck, featuring a ten mile panoramic view of the countryside. Mammoth Park offers 14 pavilions and many recreational and picnic opportunities. An historic battery of beehive coke ovens has been restored and is available for viewing.

Portions of Mammoth Park are open for hunting, and the lakefront is periodically closed during the fall to allow for waterfowl hunting. Wear orange during hunting season to be safe. Rest room facilities are available throughout the park.
Happy caching!

Figure out the answer to the puzzle below, and you will have the coordinates to begin your caching adventure!

N40° ??.???
W79° ??.???

Arrange the letters below to find out the coordinates to begin your puzzle journey. Be sure to use each letter only once. Here is your clue: AN ANNOYED CAT

A=1
E=7
G=8
G=6
I=7
N=2
R=0
R=6
T=2
Y=6

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Clue Cache #2] - sbhe cebatrq gerr arne perrx - ybbx va gur sbexf [Clue Cache #3] - vafvqr gerr ba gur tebhaq [Clue Cache #4] - orgjrra gjb snyyra ybtf arne gur rqtr bs n fznyy pyrnevat [Final Cache] - gurer vf ab pyhr - ohg eruvqr vg jryy

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)