Geocaching Crossword #2 Mystery Cache
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Cache is NOT at the above coordinates!!
Solve the crossword puzzle to reveal the final coordinates.
Although the cache page is long, it's a pretty easy puzzle. It just
takes some time to walk the reader through all the steps.
Update 9-17-06 It appears that the cacher with the most finds, 2
Down, has changed, and may change again. You should still be able
to solve the puzzle, though.
Update 11-17-06 The MNGCA president has changed. Make sure you find
the 2006 president. Also, added some hints for some of the harder
questions. They may be spoilers...
Step 1: Find the letter for each item. Then, convert the
letters into numbers by using the letters relative position in the
alphabet (a=1, b=2, c=3,..., y=25, z=26).
Step 1 - Find the letter |
Item |
Description |
Letter |
Value |
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A |
1 Across, 2nd letter |
______ |
______ |
B |
2 Down, 2nd letter |
______ |
______ |
C |
1 Down, 6th letter |
______ |
______ |
D |
4 Across, 4th letter |
______ |
______ |
E |
5 Across, 5th letter |
______ |
______ |
F |
6 Across, 4th letter |
______ |
______ |
G |
7 Across, 1st letter |
______ |
______ |
H |
8 Across, 5th letter |
______ |
______ |
I |
4 Down, 9th letter |
______ |
______ |
J |
5 Down, 5th letter |
______ |
______ |
K |
9 Across, 3rd letter |
______ |
______ |
L |
10 Across, 3rd letter |
______ |
______ |
M |
11 Across, 4th letter |
______ |
______ |
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Step 2: Use the "Values" in Step 1 to solve the
equations.
Step 2: Solve |
Item |
Equation |
Value |
X |
119-I-L-M= |
______ |
Y |
A-D= |
______ |
Z |
85+C+J+K+H= |
______ |
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Step 3: Replace the "Values" from step 1 or step 2 into the
coordinates below.
Actual Coordinates
N 45' GB.FX
W093' EY.Z
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Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
4Npebff - Prageny Cnex va Ebfrivyyr vf n tbbq cynpr gb svaq guvf pnpuref anzr.
2Qbja - uggc://pnpurfgngf.gevcbq.pbz/vq18.ugzy (gurer ner bguref, gbb)
5Qbja - N engure dhvrg thl.