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TT2-Mini Non-Reading Games & Puzzles for Cupcakes - AUGUST - from Captain Cupcake & LK
I have a question - for Magenta Mix-Up, we didn't complete the 4 book cover scramble puzzles for the bouncing cupcakes. Can I still complete them now and send it (to get credit)?
Marchioness of Magenta wrote: "I have a question - for Magenta Mix-Up, we didn't complete the 4 book cover scramble puzzles for the bouncing cupcakes. Can I still complete them now and send it (to get credit)?"You mean starting with #88 for June/July? No, I'm sorry. Only if you started the series back during that challenge, which you all didn't.
Ah, thought so. Thanks, LK!
Puzzle 112 Tickle Me Pink
Juliet is up in arms.
Hoping that Romeo is safe from all harms.
PUZZLE #113 - Spot the Difference: “Romeo & Juliet”Please DO NOT post solution here. Mail to ratminichallenges@gmail.com with Puzzle # in subject line. Be sure to tell me what Team you are assigned!
For this puzzle there are at least six (6) differences between the side-by-side pictures.
Fourth in the series
Larger size here.
#113 sent for mango tango.
The letters for these words may only be four.PUZZLE #114 - Doublet from “Size” to “Life”
But, the list goes on and on...and then some more!
The descriptions are short and sweet.
But they're still complete.
Such wicked fun I had with this one.
But worth two double "chunksters" when you're done.
Please DO NOT post solution here. Mail to ratminichallenges@gmail.com With Puzzle # in subject line. Be sure to tell me what Team you are assigned, though I have most of you memorized!
Doublets are word-link puzzles first created by Lewis Carroll. Changing only one letter at a time, and using the clues along the side, go from “size” to “life”... or vice versa!
Yes, you will earn two "bouncing cupcakes" for this doublet!
• SIZE: Comes in “small,” “medium,” and “large.”
1. Trigonometric function.
2. Straight mark between two points.
3. Green citrus fruit.
4. Chronological progression.
5. Large scholarly book.
6. Musical sound.
7. Solitary or single.
8. Of great length.
9. Pot smoker's water pipe.
10. Sudden loud noise.
11. Prohibits.
12. Low male voice.
13. Young woman.
14. Not more, but…
15. Eyesight improver.
16. To loan.
17. Go slowly by an indirect route.
18. Join metal by heat.
19. Not domesticated.
20. What can be done to a lily?
21. Precious metal (atomic #79).
22. Confident and courageous.
23. Metal fastener with nut.
24. Water craft.
25. Wild pig.
26. Rise high in the air.
27. Train for a boxing match.
28. Full extent.
29. Connery or Bean.
30. Chair or stool.
31. Rectangular paving block.
32. Little brother to Abel and Cain.
33. Star Wars Lord from the Dark Side.
34. Deep, audible breath.
35. Way up there!
36. Laurie or Jackman.
37. Beyond large.
38. Small Olympic sled.
39. The third gospel.
40. What you hope for on your GoodReads review.
• LIFE: Circle of…
Are there any words missing in the middle of this? Or am I just totally stuck.
Rebecca wrote: "Are there any words missing in the middle of this? Or am I just totally stuck."It was double-checked by two different people after me.
Where are you stuck, Miss Rebecca?
Puzzles 113 & 114 sent for Forest Green.
Oh my, it turns out I was trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. Or in this case, trying to make a words] fit that wasn't the correct word. I think I was staring at it for too long. Learned a new word today!Got it now, sorry!!
Puzzle #113 sent for Wild Blue Yonder
Are you interested in trying something new? ☺
Captain Cupcake wrote: "Are you interested in trying something new? ☺"Yes.
Puzzle #114 has been submitted for TMP
Puzzle # 114 sent for Wild Blue Yonder
Captain Cupcake wrote: "Are you interested in trying something new? ☺"Bright, shiny, and new!
Puzzle #108 for WBYOk, my print screen button worked this time, so here is the puzzle with the winner's box.
Here is a book quote that's been encrypted.PUZZLE #115: Encrypted Quote - Professor Flitwick/HP #1
I've given you the book from which it's been scripted.
A hint is provided, so as not to confound.
But won't be so obvious next time round.
If you want a "bouncing" cupcake,
With this one, an effort you will make.
Please DO NOT post solution here. Mail to ratminichallenges@gmail.com With Puzzle # in subject line. Be sure to tell me what Team you are assigned, though I have most of you memorized!
Decode the following encrypted quote:
“Ulwus jvi oewxm, aqbqbhqa, ulwus jvi oewxm.Yes. This puzzle is worth one "bouncing" cupcake.
Jvi ujtwvp csq bjpwx lkaiu rakrqaet wu wbrkacjvc ckk.”
~ Professor Flitwick (Rakoquuka Oewclwxm), Charms Professor
From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Puzzle 115 submitted for pewter blue
PUZZLE #111 for PMM 
Email sent for puzzle #113 & #114 for Electric Lime.
Puzzles 114 and 115 sent for mango tango
Puzzles 113,114,115 sent for Cerulean
Email sent for puzzle #115 for Electric Lime.
Team Mauvelous#112
#113, #114 and #115 emailed
I need a "test bunny" for a short doublet worth a "blinkie" cupcake.
Thanks, Vi! On it's way to you. ☺
Starts with “mouth” and ends with “tummy”
We hope you think this “blinkie” is yummy.
Something’s coming, and “blinkies” you may need.
So solve it now, and your Team might lead.
PUZZLE #116 - Doublet from “Mouth to Tummy”Please DO NOT post solution here. Mail to ratminichallenges@gmail.com With Puzzle # in subject line. Be sure to tell me what Team you are assigned, though I have most of you memorized!
Doublets are word-link puzzles first created by Lewis Carroll. Changing only one letter at a time, and using the clues along the side, go from “mouth” to “tummy”... or vice versa!
This puzzle is worth three (3) “blinkie” cupcakes
to the people who solve it.
- MOUTH
- Not north, but…
- Truth.
- Plural of fine black particles, chiefly composed of carbon, produced by incomplete
combustion of coal, oil, wood, or other fuels.
- Various slaty-black birds (genus Fulica) of the rail family that somewhat resemble
ducks & have lobed toes.
- Chickens are often kept in these. (plural)
- Chickens leave a lot of these waste products all around.
- Dignified or magnificent displays; splendor. (plural)
- Devices that move fluids (liquids or gases), or sometimes slurries, by mechanical action. (plural)
- A gloomy, melancholy state of mind; depression.
Often used with the: “He felt down in the _ _ _ _ _.”
- Short and stout.
- Mannequin.
- TUMMY
Sent from Mango Tango No #116.
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Books mentioned in this topic
The Fellowship of the Ring (other topics)Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (other topics)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (other topics)
Thanks!!"
Yeah, I put in triple threat instead of bouncie cupcakes. Sorry.
Note to myself: Don't post two different puzzles with similar pictures one after the other when you'll be checking on them late in the evening!
Edit:
Actually, wrong team got your cupcakes. It's fixed now.