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5 for Silver: Birch. Wordsplat - Winter Geolympix Letterbox Hybrid

This cache has been archived.

Simply Paul: Sadly the last log and my contact are correct; the final has gone. Rather than replace and/or re-jig the puzzle I've decided to archive this one. Sorry folks, there's been big changes up at Ashridge during Lockdown... [:(]
So long and thanks for all the logs. A Courtesy Find is available to recent DNFers, if you message me the correct co-ords. Limited time offer!

SP
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Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


This cache is NOT at the given co-ords but is within two miles/3.2Km of them. You need to discover them by following the instructions below.

To find this cache, you need to create a Word Triangle. The top word has a single letter. The next tier has a two letter word, the third three letters and so on. Then use the usual method* to get the co-ords - N51° AB.CDE W000° 3F.GHJ (no I to avoid I/1 confusion) - based on:

A is Letter 2 of Line 2.
B is Letter 2 of Line 7.
C is Letter 1 of Line 1.
D is Letter 1 of Line 8.
E is Letter 3 or 4 of Line 9.
F is Letter 3 or 4 of Line 6.
G is Letter 2 or 4 of Line 4.
H is Letter 2 of Line 3.
J is Letter 1 or 3 of Line 5.

But what words go where? Use the nine definitions below - listed in no helpful order - to determine the words needed to create or fill the Word Triangle. Good luck!

Curved structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.

Of little depth. Not exhibiting, requiring, or capable of serious thought.

A form of the indefinite article.

State of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. A difficult situation; a practical dilemma.

To nudge or knock slightly, perhaps while running slowly? (Note, not Tap)

A commentary delivered to accompany a film, play, broadcast, etc.

The first person singular nominative pronoun.

Having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent. Legally or officially acceptable.

A small freshwater fish of the carp family, which typically forms large shoals. An insignificant person or organisation.

Set for the 2018 Winter Geolympix with permission from the National Trust.

Note the values for Q and S in this cache/s FINAL co-ords to help you find FTFrenzy cache 10 for a Bird You Must Not Miss! - Please DO NOT remove the stamp or ink pad. Neither is a swap - They make this cache a LetterBox/Hybrid. Thank you!

*That being following the convention below.

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
- A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R S
T U V W X Y Z - - -

Or if your device doesn't like tables, 0 = J & T, 1 = A & K & U, 2 = B & L & V, 3 = C & M & W, 4 = D & N & X, 5 = E & O & Y, 6 = F & P & Z, 7 = G & Q, 8 = H & R, 9 = I & S.
Please join us on Sun Aug 30th 2020 at
GC8C8C9 - GEOLYMPIX IV: STOWE 2020
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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Pnpur anzr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)