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A Homonym Cache Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 1/22/2013
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


The posted coordinates will bring you to a public parking place in close proximity to the cache's location.

Homonyms are two words that are pronouced the same way, but have different meanings and/or spelling. This puzzle cache will supply the definitions, and you must not only determine the homonyms, but spell each of the two words correctly as well. Calculate the total number of letters of both words, minus the numbers stated after each definition listed below. Correct numbers will bring you to the cache:

A. Having a husky or weak voice; or, a stallion or mustang - minus 3
B. Spooky, creepy; or, one of the Great Lakes - minus 1
C. Plant seeds; or, to use a needle and thread - minus 5
D. Temporary stop in action or speech; or, an animal's feet - minus 4
E. The period in which a king or queen rules; or, precipitation - minus 6
F. Sandy shore; or, a large tree with smooth bark - minus 8

FINAL COORDINATES: N 33 51.ABC W 084 21.DEF

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur pnpur vf ng gur onfr bs n fyvtugyl uvture uneqjbbq fncyvat gerr va guvf cynpr.

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)