The image is the net of a cube. Consider the vertices and face centres as forming six separate networks with each having five locations.



The object is to allocate each of the 14 locations a unique letter of the alphabet such that the letters contained in each of the six networks reads as a five letter word.

The word may begin at any point of the network with successive letters being adjacent to its predecessor. For example, M, I, N, E, D may occupy the respective positions of 1, 2, 3, 4, 11.

Note that the word D E N I M is readable in the reverse direction and thus yields 2 words for that network.

With the latter thought in mind, how many words can you derive from your six networks? [I have 9 and used 4 vowels.]

Note: Please try to limit words to what might be readily accessible in a common "pocket" English dictionary.

1. I
2. N
3. S
4. T
5. L
6. O
7. P
8. A
9. G
10. V
11. K
12. E
13. C
14. R

15 words:
[ 9] LINGO - language of a particular group
[10] VITAL - urgently needed; absolutely necessary
[11] KNITS - ties or links together; to do needlework
     STINK - a distinctive, unpleasant odor
     TINKS - makes or emits a high sound
[12] NOPES - plural of nope, a slang word for no
     OPENS - makes available; begins; affords access
     PEONS - laborers obliged to do menial work
     PONES - cornpones [bread made with cornmeal]
[13] COPAL - an aromatic resin used in varnishes
[14] PARTS - the local environment; portions; divides
     SPRAT - a small young herring or similar fish
     STRAP - whip; an elongated leather strip
     TARPS - waterproofed canvases
     TRAPS - snares; confines; holds or catches

Posted by Dej Mar on 2008-11-27 07:09:55