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Letter-Equations
Letter Equations are well known phrases or facts where the key words have been replaced with the first letter of that word. These are often in the form of an equation, which contain a number, an = sign and the rest of the obscured phrase or fact.Letter-Equations
130 = S in the S A
Hint
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130 = Ships in the Spanish Armada.The Spanish Armada was a supposedly invincible fleet that attempted to invade England in the summer of 1588. In three main battles, the English fleet (with help from Dutch gunboats) defeated the Armada. This was a great turning point in European military history.
The title is an anagram of "Spanish Armada".
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Great one , missed it , but liked it.
I have learnt something, reminded me of captain blood, one my favourite books. Sorry i didnt get it though...
Wonderful Teaser - loved that I got a little history with it!! Thanks
Good teaser!! I didn't get it...I'm not a history person...
Great teaser, great title. Probably an apt description of how the Spanish felt after the battle.
yeah it was good
Are you a history major. You do great work. Love your teasers
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I dug this teaser! I got it once I saw the hint. I hate having to use the hint - it feels like I had to cheat. I will still take credit for getting it tho!
Anagramming the title was an excellent touch!!!
The title was a very good extra, I liked it. One of the few letter equations I can say I like. Good job, Keep it up!
l loved it, I knew it withough having to look at the hint, thanks norcekri
EXCELLENT!
YOU DID A NICE JOB. MY HAT'S OFF TO YOU AND YOUR EFFORTS.
YOU DID A NICE JOB. MY HAT'S OFF TO YOU AND YOUR EFFORTS.
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