All about flooble | fun stuff | Get a free chatterbox | Free JavaScript | Avatars    
perplexus dot info

Home > General > Word Problems
Double Cross (Posted on 2003-11-14) Difficulty: 3 of 5
Consider a simple crossword puzzle formed of four five-letter words, joined at the corners by their initial and final letters. For example:
   B A S I C
   R       A
   E       D
   A       E
   D E B I T
In classic crossword style, the first word across (BASIC) would be 1 across, BREAD would be 1 down, CADET would be 2 down, and DEBIT would be 3 across.

Now, consider a similar crossword with the following clues:

Across:
1. Caesar, for one
3. Grout and mortar guy

Down:
1. _____ whale
2. Anagram of "dinar"
        ¹       ²
                 
                 
                 
        ³        

There are two independent solutions. Find both.

  Submitted by DJ    
Rating: 4.3571 (14 votes)
Solution: (Hide)
Solution 1:
S A L A D
P       R
E       A
R       I
M A S O N
Solution 2:
R O M A N
I       A
G       D
H       I
T I L E R

Comments: ( You must be logged in to post comments.)
  Subject Author Date
SolutionPuzzle SolutionK Sengupta2022-02-22 22:03:29
re: questionDJ2003-12-09 14:46:01
questionSam2003-11-26 13:57:17
Here's an creative solution.....Dan2003-11-14 15:24:29
Another possibility, in addition to the previous onesDan2003-11-14 11:59:59
re: Solutions--another possibilityCharlie2003-11-14 09:10:32
SolutionSolutionsfwaff2003-11-14 08:08:35
Please log in:
Login:
Password:
Remember me:
Sign up! | Forgot password


Search:
Search body:
Forums (1)
Newest Problems
Random Problem
FAQ | About This Site
Site Statistics
New Comments (6)
Unsolved Problems
Top Rated Problems
This month's top
Most Commented On

Chatterbox:
Copyright © 2002 - 2024 by Animus Pactum Consulting. All rights reserved. Privacy Information