Questions tagged [enigmatic-puzzle]
Puzzles where the genre or solving strategy of the puzzle is not explicitly stated; puzzles where the puzzler must deduce what type of puzzle it is.
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On The Subject of S.E.T
(This is the first in a series of puzzles written for Timwi for a Secret Santa puzzle exchange, themed around various custom modules for the game Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes. No KTaNE knowledge ...
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Starry Knight, or Crazy Heights
Apple Bounce Chip Desk Egg Fizzle Gird Heat Image Jewel Kangaroo Liquor Mustache Nickel Opportunity Person Quiz Reel Saturate Tornado Umbrella Vehicle Wallaby Xylophone Yak Zebra
Alabaster Birth ...
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This new puzzle type needs a name {3}
I believe I have invented** a new type of puzzle...
What is its name?
** Well, 'adapted' an existing one, really...
Colour-blind-friendly version available here. Those without colour-blindness ...
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I'm Back…!
To: My Mods! (and the community)
Note: The following is a letter enclosing the details of what's going on. It's more for "story" and humor, but does have some information that you might want. To save ...
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If they mess with my daughter, my doctor will axiom
My maxim is: "I'd call devil medic amid clinic six if odd minx in illicit Miami maid film hid ill will via my idyllic child, Lily."
Where am I living right now?
Hint:
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The Wind Blows as the Wheel Wills
The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend.
Legend and names fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again.
In ...
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Another new puzzle type needs a name
For an example of how this type of puzzle works, see here...
I believe I have invented another new type of puzzle...
What is its name?
Colour-blind-friendly version available here.
Begin by ...
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Precision paper cutter
I have carefully positioned some words on the cutting edge of a paper cutter:
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Longest in one way
A puzzle somewhat in the spirit of the Density™ puzzle. A quick, simple one. Enjoy!
Final answer: (17)
As Christmas is upon us and my attendance here may be spotty in the coming days, here's a quick ...
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Where did she hide the gift?
It's Christmas soon and you're excited. This year your friend was creative and created a riddle for you.
Find your gift. What does the drawing say?
(source: myself)
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Density-type puzzle: __________
I made another Density puzzle. This one is a bit simpler than my last one in that it has less steps, but at the same it feels a bit harder (though I can't judge that accurately as the creator). Here ...
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Why is my husband sending this photograph? And to whom?
I found an envelope with a photograph inside a couple of days ago. There was no name or address on the envelope, and the photograph just showed some toys.
It must be my husband's doing. My kids and I ...
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Hopscotch Cryptograph
With a little squinting, you should be able to discern a message which runs from the top to the bottom of the text box below. (I have indicated the column with a little arrow.) That is the visible ...
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Wrap your head around this treasure hunt
You are participating in a treasure hunt, with the following instructions:
X N F
I I
S + N
I G
B W P
Tired sunrays
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A big playhouse
A puzzle in the spirit of the Density™ puzzle. This one probably requires a bit of googling. Enjoy!
Final answer: (8)
Hint:
Hint 2:
Hint 3:
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The Ballad of the Dragonborn
From old unearthed records in a failing museum, this ancient hitherto unknown epic poem was recently unearthed and translated. Written in a rare script, it contains mentions of a mythology that as yet ...
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This new puzzle type needs a name
I believe I have invented a new type of puzzle...
What is its name?
Colour-blind-friendly version available here.
Begin by solving the 16x16 sudoku; each of the digits 1-16 must appear exactly ...
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Blue. Orange. Green. Magenta. What does this strange picture represent?
Is it text? Is it a face? Is it code? What is it?
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A strange summation
I sum up S4; there exists a ⵢ8
How many numbers does this strange summation encode, and what's the encoding?
Hint:
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The answer to this puzzle is a three letter word
Easy riddle. Even kids should be able to get this.
In the end, the answer to this puzzle is a three letter word and also a single
letter.
Ignore the Excel sheet lines
Hint
Each row is a clue ...
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Twelve Labours - Conclusion
This puzzle is the FINAL part of the ‘Twelve Labours’ series, and contains spoilers for previous instalments, which can be found here: Prologue | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | ...
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Find the lowest floor from which Venus eggs break [duplicate]
Venus gave you two eggs because she wants to test their strength.
She lives in a 100 floor building and she wants to find the first floor above which the eggs break when thrown out of the window.
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A Knitted Puzzle
All handmade!
Answer is a thematic word. Click here for colorblind assistance (regions with similar colors are indicated).
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What game am I?
Can you work out what game I am? (My original puzzle):
Head hung low in… (5) - Best card of the deck (3)
Written much by peer and shakes, often read for the love it makes (6) - Certainly not pretty ...
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Emblem gestures
Another puzzle in the spirit of the Density™ puzzle. Just monochrome this time I'm afraid. Enjoy!
Final answer: (3, 4, 5)
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Unusual series of events [closed]
If you are alert, you might clearly see an object in your imagination when you read the sentence:
"It lasted only from CTScan to Face Palm."
What is the object?
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“When the Romans counted the entirety of their whole army, their sum was greater than the value of this.” [closed]
I came across this site and you all seem really smart so I was possibly hoping you could help me. I have this puzzle and I can't work it out, does anyone has a clue or answer?
When the Romans ...
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A twisted enigma
What is special about this? It's the only example I could find.
Is it a miniature meal? An old calculating device?
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What's the girl's name? [closed]
Here is what happened:
He sailed along 25 reefs, passing 1 chameleon, in order to see her sweet bosoms.
What's her name?
Hint:
Hint 2:
Hint 3:
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A man, a plan, a canal
Another puzzle in the spirit of the Density™ puzzle. This one is initially easy but (I think) subsequently hard. Enjoy!
Final answer: (1,5,2,4)
Hint:
Hint 2:
Hint 3:
Hint 4:
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Twelve Labours - #11 Hesper's Hypermarket
This puzzle is part of the ‘Twelve Labours’ series, but can be solved independently. Previous instalments can be found here: Prologue | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10
His business ...
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Excavation Study
Layer by layer, we continue our journey to the center.
Excavation area (in order)
Excavation plans
Expect plenty of overlap!
Answer is a thematic phrase.
Text transcript of the excavation area (...
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Puzzling is a Forte of Mine
(Click image for larger size)
Answer is a two-word phrase.
Text transcript of the clues (for copy-paste purposes)
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Twelve Labours - #10 Meat Monster
This puzzle is part of the ‘Twelve Labours’ series, but can be solved independently. Previous instalments can be found here: Prologue | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09
The next stop on ...
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The Root is Constantly Changing
A negative sign is not a Peanuts character!
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Troubling Triples
The points appear to be connected, but in the end, we should have worked under aqueous conditions.
$$
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\textbf{Substance} & \textbf{Temperature (K)} & \...
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Periodic Shifting Lock
I'm a delivery agent for UPS. On the package, I've been given instructions to drop off the package at a mail reception building accessible only through a "Periodic Shifting Lock," which I assume means ...
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Unlock The Mystery
load-bearer
jailer
poultry
primate
rider
bologna
Hi guys! Sorry I've been away for so long; hope you enjoy this brief little puzzle.
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Twelve Labours - #09 House of Hippolyta
This puzzle is part of the ‘Twelve Labours’ series, but can be solved independently. Previous instalments can be found here: Prologue | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08
The House of Hippolyta ...
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A Boring Lecture - ft. Eggs, Donuts & Pills
You were yawning at your seat, being forced to attend this will-be-boring lecture by an always-boring teacher…
“Good morning class, today, we’ll look into the use of different materials. ...
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Love and Sandwiches
I'm from the Bay Area, but if I forget my order number when I make whichever one... then I'll be very rile-y!
$$
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\hline \\ \bbox[purple]{\begin{array}{c}\\\quad\quad\huge\mathbb{...
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Problems on Graphs
I want to test if someone with no experience in Graph Theory can solve my Problems involving Graphs. If you do know some Graph Theory I'd appreciate if you let me know in your answer.
They do not ...
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A Layered Problem
This is my own work.
If you would like to see examples of similar problems, to help you understand what to do please see my other posts. (e.g. What's the question to this and what is its answer?)
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What's the question to this and what is its answer?
I do not want to verbally tell you what the question is.
However I do want to non-verbally tell you, by showing you some simpler problems in the spoiler below.
Please do not spoil the "question" of ...
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