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GCHQ Puzzle Solution 9

Long division The solution this week comes from the first person to crack it, Kford-Academy. Well done! Divide the following names into two groups: Ada, Diana, Egon, Flo, Ida, Kent, Nev, Wes The one that can go into both groups is Ida. Here are the groups. Group 1 (starting US states):Flo (Florida)Ida (Idaho)Kent (Kentucky)Nev (Nevada)Wes (West Virginia) Group 2 (ending US states):Ada (Nevada)Diana (Indiana)Egon (Oregon)Ida (Florida)

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GCHQ Puzzle Challenge 9 – Harry’s Hint

Long division The clue here is provided by competitor Puttput86: “Al, Georg and Mary could also go in one of the groups!” Divide the following names into two groups: Ada, Diana, Egon, Flo, Ida, Kent, Nev, Wes Which one can go in either group?

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GCHQ Puzzle Challenge 10

Strange symmetry For the late May Bank Holiday we bring you an extraordinarily Cryptic Crossword from the devious minds at GCHQ. The grid is symmetrical, and so are the solutions! You have no numbers to guide you in placing them, but the symmetry and the clues should together be enough. In an act of generosity we have filled in four of the answers for you to give you the idea! (Now the right way round.) Hope you enjoy it! (If … Read on

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GCHQ Puzzle Challenge 9

Long division Not sure how long this one will take you, hence the name, but we will put up a bonus challenge for the Bank Holiday Monday in case you get it quickly! Divide the following names into two groups: Ada, Diana, Egon, Flo, Ida, Kent, Nev, Wes Which one can go in either group?

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