The cache is NOT AT THE COORDINATES ABOVE.
Solve The Puzzle Below To Reveal The Cache's Coordinates
Welcome to the CacheMore 2023 series! This cache was hidden as part of a friendly geocaching competition to encourage exploring the areas surrounding North Central WV, Southwest PA, and Western MD. To learn more and participate for yourself, please click HERE.
Modern newspapers are known for a lot of things. Their publications and innovative journalism, sure, but more than anything, the daily games. I've done puzzles based on the iconic Crossword, Wordle, and now, Connections!
How to play (with a twist): The object of the game is to group four words into four unique categories. For example: Hamlet, Juliet, Macbeth, Romeo might connect to make "Shakespeare Characters." Alternatively, Foxtrot, Salsa, Tango, Waltz would pair to make "Ballroom Dances."
Below I have provided 12 words that can be sorted into four categories. To solve this puzzle you will need to determine the four connections and deduce the missing word in each category. Once solved, a four-letter word can be gleaned using only the missing words in each category.
| AMERICAN |
SAUSAGE |
? |
TONY |
| KIDNEY |
? |
BLACK |
UNITED |
| SOY |
GRAMMY |
SOUTHWEST |
? |
| ? |
CHAIN |
EMMY |
WEBSITES |
*Items in the grid are randomly arranged and the positions have no pertinence to solving this puzzle.*
At the final location, you are looking for a small preform tube container in a very muggle-heavy area. If muggles are present during your search, it is advisable to return on a different day. The container should be secured in the typical spot; please replace everything exactly as you find it. As always, if you have any difficulty with either the puzzle or the cache, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm often told that my puzzles and caches are too challenging, but that is rarely the intent. The goal of this cache is to provide a fun and easy caching experience to all who may wish to enjoy the game.
Good luck and happy caching!