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Mini Non-Reading Games & Puzzles for Cupcakes - September - from Captain Cupcake & LK
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I'm a glutton for punishment; I'm going to work on #153 now..... o_O

She’s remembering the day,
she let the butterfly fly away.

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!
Yes, this puzzle is worth two “bouncing” cupcakes.


For this puzzle there are at least nine (9) differences between the side-by-side pictures.
Fourteenth in the series.
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Larger size here.





This “Two in One” showing Teams that are green,
If you are the only one doing these, you’re the Cupcake Queen.
You have until the end of October, a nice long time.
Nevertheless, I must end here, to get this to rhyme.
PUZZLE #155: Forest Green and Electric Lime. Larger picture is here.
Fifteen piece Slider puzzle is here. Please take a screen print and show the "Very good, you win." box.
Jigsaw is here . Be sure to select “35 Piece Jigzone” as the cut.
Okay to post in thread.
This set of puzzles is worth three “bouncing” cupcakes








PUZZLE #142 A & b;


PUZZLE #147 A & B


PUZZLE #151 A & B


PUZZLE #155B (155A is coming soon)


Well, now she’s really romanticizing.
Talk about losing it and fantasizing.
Too bad we have to wait until October.
To see if she shakes this off and become sober.

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!
Yes, this puzzle is worth two “bouncing” cupcakes.


For this puzzle there are at least 10 (10) differences between the side-by-side pictures.
Fifteenth in the series.
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Larger size here.

























It's time for a sorting,
so enter the hall
a prize you can win
for this puzzle you solve.
Four houses they enter
all based on a hat
and its fine opinion
for which team they should bat!
Sit down at your table,
and enjoy your great feast,
and a cupcake prize
if this puzzle you beast!
PUZZLE #157: Encrypted Quote - Harry Potter #1
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:
"Jpx, lpzw i qnju," Yzpluggpz WhFpjifiqq spqc sou lnzgs-kuizg, "ijc lpqqpx wu."
Luuqnjf pccqk ig sopmfo ong qufg oic smzjuc sp quic, Oizzk fps njsp qnju duonjc i dpk xnso gijck oinz, xnso Zpj duonjc onw, ijc souk xiqtuc pms pl sou hoiwduz, diht ihzpgg sou oiqq ijc sozpmfo i yinz pl cpmdqu cppzg njsp sou Fzuis Oiqq.
Oizzk oic juruz uruj nwifnjuc gmho i gszijfu ijc gyqujcnc yqihu. Ns xig qns dk sopmgijcg ijc sopmgijcg pl hijcqug xonho xuzu lqpisnjf nj wnc-inz pruz lpmz qpjf sidqug, xouzu sou zugs pl sou gsmcujsg xuzu gnssnjf. Sougu sidqug xuzu qinc xnso fqnssuznjf fpqcuj yqisug ijc fpdqusg. Is sou spy pl sou Oiqq xig ijpsouz qpjf sidqu xouzu sou suihouzg xuzu gnssnjf. Yzpluggpz WhFpjifiqq quc sou lnzgs-kuizg my ouzu, gp sois souk hiwu sp i oiqs nj i qnju lihnjf sou psouz gsmcujsg, xnso sou suihouzg duonjc souw. Sou omjczucg pl lihug gsiznjf is souw qpptuc qntu yiqu qijsuzjg nj sou lqnhtuznjf hijcquqnfos. Cpssuc ouzu ijc souzu iwpjf sou gsmcujsg, sou fopgsg gopju wngsk gnqruz. Winjqk sp irpnc iqq sou gsiznjf ukug, Oizzk qpptuc myxizcg ijc gix i ruqrusk dqiht hunqnjf cpssuc xnso gsizg. Ou ouizc Ouzwnpju xongyuz, "Ns'g duxnshouc sp qppt qntu sou gtk pmsgncu, N zuic idpms ns nj Opfxizsg: I Ongspzk."
Ns xig oizc sp duqnuru souzu xig i hunqnjf souzu is iqq, ijc sois sou Fzuis Oiqq cncj's gnwyqk pyuj pj sp sou ouirujg.
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This puzzle is worth two "triple threats".


For bonus "bouncing" cupcake






















Great, Ashley Marie! It is on its way to you.
BTW, 'reply' isn't working right now; however, if you click on my name and send it to me regularly, mail works fine.





















Very few hints this time.PUZZLE #158: Word Wheel 'September.' Create words according to the breakdown below. Be sure all have the center letter "S" is in them. There are some hints/definitions below. --- 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.
And not much of a rhyme.
Still, your books count thrice.
So, it is worth the price.
Yes, I know; I've used this poem before.
But, I have an appointment; must get out the door.
In this one, a "S" must occur in a word.
Don't bother with any that are too absurd.
Yes, this puzzle is worth one (1) Triple Threat Cupcake.

The 'Triple Treat' Cupcake maybe redeemed by your Captains for three (3) books.
Helpful Hints: Word Wheel for 'Triple Threat':![]()
Seven-letter words - 3:
1. A sudden outbursts of anger. (Third-person singular)Six-letter words - 11:
2. A vessel (usually a pot or vat) used by tea drinkers for making tea.
3. Persons who is present and participates in a meeting (pleural).
4. Caps with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth (plural).Five-letter words – at least 15
5. Accord or comport with; befit; suit.
6. The smoldering or glowing remains of a fire.
7. The condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded).
8. Superlative of MERE: being nothing more than specified; "a mere child." (Adjective)
9. The basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards). (Third-person singular)
10. Alternate spelling! The basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards). (Third-person singular)
11. Annoy persistently.
12. Set in advance.
13. In the same manner throughout. Used chiefly as a direction in music.
14. Native American tents; usually of conical shape.
Four-letter words - at least 8
Three letter words - at least 2




















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