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Post by Kimmy on Apr 17, 2020 9:25:54 GMT
None, because apart from the tallest, each one is shorter and therefore won't shake! I so nearly wrote 45, but I thought there'd be a catch, so gave it a little extra thought.   Answer Zero, because a taller person wants to shake hands with a shorter person. But the shorter person doesn't want to shake hands with him. |
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 17, 2020 9:30:56 GMT
Decipher this phrase: FAIRY WOLF DUCKLING    |
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Post by BC on Apr 17, 2020 18:57:53 GMT
The good, the bad and the ugly.
(the good fairy; the big, bad wolf; the ugly duckling)
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 18, 2020 9:03:19 GMT
The good, the bad and the ugly. (the good fairy; the big, bad wolf; the ugly duckling) Answer The good, the bad, and the ugly |
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 18, 2020 9:05:40 GMT
Many call me The Man with the Axe But I'm not a violent man I am the ruler (though some challenge the facts) of a minor, yet important, clan. I am not a sailor at sea on a ship, yet a deck is where I can be found. People say I am a girl's best friend, but not when my Queen is around! I am usually seen on a Bicycle's front, but I can neither peddle nor steer. I become even stronger if I am named Trump. Have I made my identity clear?   |
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Post by BC on Apr 18, 2020 18:22:14 GMT
Must be the King of Diamonds, although how that relates to a bicycle, I am at a loss...
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 19, 2020 8:40:04 GMT
Must be the King of Diamonds, although how that relates to a bicycle, I am at a loss... Answer I am the King of Diamonds in a standard deck of playing cards. In case of any questions... The King of Diamonds holds a large axe over his shoulder. Some may argue that an Ace is the top rank of a suit. In bridge, clubs and diamonds are minor suits. There is a cliche, Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend Bicycle is a popular brand of playing card In bridge, the trump suit beats any card from other suits |
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 19, 2020 8:45:15 GMT
What one three-letter word can be inserted in all three blanks below to make two words in each row? LIS___TACLE HAS___DON OF___DER  |
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Post by BC on Apr 19, 2020 22:02:10 GMT
Ten (good picture clue!)
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 20, 2020 9:52:42 GMT
Answer TEN: LISTEN TENTACLE HASTEN TENDON OFTEN TENDER
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 20, 2020 9:55:30 GMT
My first is simply a vegetable, delicious, round and green. My third and fourth are sound asleep, as plainly can be seen. My fifth is fifty, clear enough for any riddle-setter. Two of my second stacked on their sides will give my final letter. Now that my second has my parts, fit them together well. You see me now before your eyes; it's plain for all to tell.  |
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Post by liz on Apr 20, 2020 18:24:46 GMT
A puzzle.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 21, 2020 9:07:10 GMT
Answer Puzzle. My first is simply a vegetable, delicious, round and green. - Pea / P My third and fourth are sound asleep, as plainly can be seen. - ZZ My fifth is fifty, clear enough for any riddle-setter. - L (Roman Numeral) Two of my second on their sides will give my final letter. - E (Take 2 U's and stack them sideways.) Now that my second has my parts, fit them together well. - Now that YOU (u) have my parts... You see me now before your eyes; it's plain for all to tell.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 21, 2020 9:10:30 GMT
The phrase "From the heart" has been known to bring thoughts of love and passion to many. However, if you rearrange the 12 letters, you can come up with two 6 letter words that are opposite of each other, but also bring about thoughts of love and passion to many. What are those two words?  |
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Post by liz on Apr 21, 2020 19:15:06 GMT
Father and Mother.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 22, 2020 7:38:31 GMT
Answer FATHER & MOTHER
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 22, 2020 7:41:12 GMT
Boudreaux, a master dartsman, was bragging to his bar mates that he was such a consummate player, he could hit the dartboard in any location at will. "I'll wager a hundred dollars that, no matter what position you name on the board, I'll be able to hit it." Thibedeaux, tired of Boudreaux's windbaggery, shouted out an answer. Boudreaux stammered for a few moments and at first refused to pay. The other bar patrons, however, made sure he held up his end of the wager. Boudreaux slammed a hundred dollar bill on the counter and stormed out. Where on the dartboard did Thibedeaux suggest?  |
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Post by BC on Apr 22, 2020 21:39:38 GMT
The back of it.  |
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 23, 2020 8:44:21 GMT
The back of it. Answer The back of the board. |
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 23, 2020 8:44:54 GMT
Each pair of definitions is for two words, where the second word is the first word with a letter deleted (example: brand & band). The length of the first word in each pair is provided, along with the position of the deleted letter to obtain the second word. 1) something absurd or ridiculous (5 letters) & (delete 4th letter) money paid for transportation 2) a type of fruit (6 letters) & (delete 1st letter) a place for shooting practice 3) a dead body (6 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) a thicket of small trees or shrubs 4) to chew loudly (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) a great amount or quantity  |
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Post by BC on Apr 23, 2020 19:31:20 GMT
1) farce / fare
2) orange / range
3) corpse / copse
4) munch / much
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 24, 2020 8:48:30 GMT
1) farce / fare 2) orange / range 3) corpse / copse 4) munch / much Answer 1) farce & fare 2) orange & range 3) corpse & copse 4) munch & much |
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 24, 2020 8:51:04 GMT
My story whispers ancient lore; The force at times my rings will hide. I've sixty minions, maybe more: Those unseen, these by my side. Wand'ring far from glowing light, Shape-shifting puzzles curious eyes; Oft my glorious rings shine bright, While men debate my family's size. My aspect seems to wax and wane, As the force dictates the deed; My namesake ruled vast fields of grain, But, legends tell, devoured his seed. What am I?  |
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Post by liz on Apr 24, 2020 18:56:21 GMT
Saturn
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 25, 2020 8:56:38 GMT
Answer Answer: The planet Saturn Saturn is named after the Roman god of the harvest. When the force of gravity causes Earth's orbit to take us into the plane of Saturn's rings, they seem to disappear, and the shape of the planet appears to change. Most of Saturn's 60 or more moons are visible only through strong telescopes. The sixth planet from the Sun in the Solar System, Saturn receives little heat and light. There is still controversy about the number of planets in the "family" of the Solar System. With the demotion of Pluto, some say there are eight planets. However, counting Pluto and also the dwarf planets Eris and Ceres, others would say there are eleven known planets. As the god of the harvest, Saturn ruled over all agriculture. Because he feared his children were about to kill him, he devoured them.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 25, 2020 8:57:14 GMT
Each pair of definitions is for two words, where the second word is the first word with an extra letter added somewhere (example: band & brand). The length of the short word in each pair is provided. 1) elevated or tall & part of the body between the knee and the hip (4 letters) 2) an isolated steep-sided hill & a solid emulsion of fat obtained from cream (5 letters) 3) to rescue from danger & persuasively pleasing (4 letters) 4) intercession or intervention & the act of contemplating (9 letters)  |
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Post by BC on Apr 25, 2020 21:15:02 GMT
1. high, thigh
2. butte/butter - almost beat me with that one. Had to do some research on hills!
3. save/suave
4. mediation/meditation
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2020 9:12:48 GMT
1. high, thigh 2. butte/butter - almost beat me with that one. Had to do some research on hills! 3. save/suave 4. mediation/meditation Answer 1) high & thigh 2) butte & butter 3) save & suave 4) mediation & meditation |
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2020 9:17:02 GMT
What message is hidden in the following list of words? crisis, giving, hijinks, iris, kiwi, love, mimic, picnic, rigid spirit, vigil  |
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Post by BC on Apr 26, 2020 19:51:55 GMT
Love is blind. All the other words have two 'i's.
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