Questions tagged [word]
A puzzle whose answer will be a word or a set of words but not a phrase or sentence.
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The God of War's Pairs
To Hephaestus, my father’s son,
My two bits, I’ll weigh in:
Do some tasks that I’d like done,
a couple prizes you may win.
The first pair you can find at Godsco
(members-only, if I’d be so precise).
A ...
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Sort this puzzle out
The answer is a single noun.
Built from parts:
(morphs into boast or seize) + (BIV BUTY)
As a whole:
could be young
could be treasure
could be field bound
It could be simpler than it sounds.
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When you're done - you'll have none
The answer is one word.
Complete clue:
against synthesis
Hint:
This is my own.
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Not Benny but close
The answer is a single word. Below are clues for the same:
colleague of chia
home to Oscar
means to open
of ancient origin
This is my own.
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The Optimal Way
My puzzle enthusiast friend, who travels around the world whenever they can, recently sent me a puzzle (knowing very well I enjoy solving puzzles as well).
Hey friend! Today I'm visiting a country ...
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Think inside the box
The answer word has been split into three parts.
Below are the clues for each, listed in no particular order.
Bambi’s mother, musically
kitchen weapon
Atlas, but solar
Hope it’s not all Greek to you....
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A Sequence of Words
I created a sequence of words (see a Note below) using a certain method and came up with somewhat cryptic clues for them.
Unlike in crossword puzzles, I did not include word lengths with these clues.
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No pictures - just words
Complete the sentence to solve this rebus-like puzzle.
He managed to get her
so they can be ___________.
This is my own.
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Not a Kind Rebus
Find what "😈" represents and find what word for sure must replace "?".
😈(FIX)
+
😈(FED)
+
😈(?)
+
😈(GOT)
=
😈
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It could be magic
You could enjoy a ride as well...
This is my idea implemented with ChatGPT assistance
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Short and sweet puzzle
Figure out the picture and savor the fruit of your labor...
This is my own idea
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Action / Counter-action riddle
The word is action
Its anagram - counter-action (to the action)
This is my own.
Additional details (added 11/12/25):
These actions belong to a political process.
Each word is both a noun and a verb.
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