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A River of Doubles
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In Cryptography teasers, a phrase or expressions has been encoded in some way (frequently by replacing letters with other letters). You need to figure out the encoding method and then decode the message to find the answer.Cryptography
For the following three words, each letter has been replaced with a number. A number represents the same letter for all words. Can you determine what the words are?
a. 72442442882
b. 911909
c. 625526255236
a. 72442442882
b. 911909
c. 625526255236
Hint
a. a riverb. ornamental attachment or decoration
c. dried leaves and bark
Answer
a. MISSISSIPPIb. DOODAD
c. KINNIKINNICK
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Well, at least I learned a new word today!
Thanks. Isn't that the reason we enjoy Braingle? To learn a few? Thanks.
Yea, I learned a few words too.
Just curious, kinnikinnick? Is that some sort of an indian term?
The descriptions for the hints taken directly from http://www.webster.com/. I always thought doodad was one of those makeshift words, as if it wasn't actually an official word. Looks like we're all learning something new.
Jul 31, 2003
well.. i can say i knew the name of the river ... but thats about all i can say... good one griphook... i read the teaser before checking who submitted it... and of course.. i didnt need to scroll up to venture a guess.... *smile*
You are right MurfQ. The word originated from an Algonquian word which means mixture. Algonquian is a language of Native Americans. Cavtfree, with a username like yours, the smile is simply refreshing. thanks guys.
Jul 31, 2003
After I read the hint, I got the river and the ornament, but the third one gave me a headache for about 10 minutes LOL. Thanks for teaching me a new word today. Now I just have to use it in casual conversation tee hee.
wow, lol Very clever!
Yup, and i had fun with this one. I also learned a new word (aparently not good enough, i can't spell it yet ), but then again, i'm learning something new each day. Keep'em coming
I enjoyed this one! Nice Teaser and good job
double thanks
I got mississippi quickly enough but the rest were out of my league! This was fun!
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