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One Word Wonders are puzzles where the answer to the puzzle is exactly one word. For a better idea on how to solve this puzzle see an example
Wants to stump you with this puzzle:
How to play: Answer this puzzle with exactly one word.
Wants to stump you with this puzzle:
How to play: Answer this puzzle with exactly one word.
Wants to stump you with this puzzle:
How to play: Answer this puzzle with exactly one word.
Wants to stump you with this puzzle:
How to play: Answer this puzzle with exactly one word.
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20 Comments
Arnott
Posted on Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:55 AM |
Not really "hard," just mathy. Also, the EASY tonight was really easy :)
jgf
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:51 AM |
If anyone hasn't guessed from today's featured and yesterday's unfeatured puzzles, I like math. :) While most of my puzzle submission do not use math, I do try to throw the odd one in there while keeping it accessible.
Tahnan
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 07:06 PM |
Math is hard. (Especially when you miss the fact that the area is given.) Educated guessing, however, can get you 2nd. :-)
slog
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 07:08 PM |
Math rocks. Nice puzzle, jgf!
jgf
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 07:18 PM |
[3] Yeah, I also left that rear door, but I was hoping that wouldn't be the first thing people try. :p
I considered leaving the area out, since it's not necessary to solving, but enough people complain about math in puzzles that I left the extra clue in... this time. ;-)
martinp13
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 07:11 PM |
Actually, it's not as hard as it looks. Major math not really required. :)
rvitale68
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 07:12 PM |
Nice, straight forward, solvable puzzle.
Donimo
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 07:12 PM |
[5] Unless educated guessing means avoiding harder math by using assuming the numbers are integers. The puzzle really is designed to be as easy as possible if you only know a few math facts.
To counter any "I dislike math" sentiment, I love math!
hairy_lime
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 07:14 PM |
Me likey. 4 puzzles solved for 3-4-5 points tonight!
mnemonica
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 07:16 PM |
I used to be really good at this. Haven't touched it in, oh, 35 years. :(
gst
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 07:18 PM |
Very nice. Not real hard.
andythewxman
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 07:30 PM |
Got it after the first letter. Helps to have a math degree :)
Dullorb
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 07:35 PM |
you don't really need the back door of area, if you just keep in mind that everything is an integer you can pigeonhole the right numbers pretty quick.
monocle
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 08:26 PM |
Not that hard but not that enjoyable either. It was so-so. Thanks for the puzzle though.
hwango
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:11 PM |
I was thinking that I should be able to figure it out from just 13, 14, and 15, but while trying to remember how to do so I noticed that we also had the area, which made it much easier. Probably a good idea to include it, though, to make it easier on those less inclined towards math.
reh
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:25 PM |
woo hoo. 100th.
jgf
Posted on Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:03 PM |
100 solves! Thanks for playing my first featured puzzle.
[3][15] You're right, I could have made that clue a bit bigger, especially considering all the other text in the puzzle. Next time.
EDIT: Now I remember why the area clue was a smaller font: I was trying to fit it into the corner so it flowed well with the "My Favorite Triangle" text. Looks like it fit too well... Live and learn.
[14] I'd have to agree with you. I tried to make this fun, but the numbers I had to play with didn't make it possible, so I went with easy instead.
dajagr
Posted on Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:49 PM |
I solved for the Pythagorean triples, then cursed myself when I saw that the area gave me a much easier approach.
Tahnan
Posted on Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:25 AM |
'k, just for the record (and to clear my name), I have a degree in mathematics, and I'm currently teaching a course that's essentially a math course. I like math; I'm good at it.
I'm just better at educated guessing and backsolving. :-)
jgf
Posted on Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:45 AM |
[19] No sweat. Tanga has trained its sons and daughters well. :)
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