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Very creative Bob and Faaip but not correct
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1. Mrs Bob says you use the straw, water and lion poop to build a wall between you and the lion. :poo: :poo: :poo:
2. You push the bale next to the bars and climb over the top of the bars (no roof).
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BobHirst wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2020 8:50 pm 1. Mrs Bob says you use the straw, water and lion poop to build a wall between you and the lion. :poo: :poo: :poo:
2. You push the bale next to the bars and climb over the top of the bars (no roof).
Afraid not

Just a note to all, even though you have to think laterally, the facts are correct and complete.
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How about imagine yourself not in the cage...

We're assuming the wording is key right?
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faaip wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2020 10:10 pm How about imagine yourself not in the cage...

We're assuming the wording is key right?
You are definitely on the right track, 'imagine' is the key word.

In fact, I'll give it to you as that is close enough

The official answer is 'stop imagining'.
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Well done faaip :tup:
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Group teaser

Designated as medium

The letters of the alphabet have been sorted into two groups.

In which group would you place the letter J? And why?

1. G P Q Y

2. A B C D E F H I K L M N O R S T U V W X Z
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J in group 1 because group 1 letters are missing from group 2
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group 1 as the letter is written in subscript
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Peter in Blackpool wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2020 9:34 pm group 1 as the letter is written in subscript
Correct, well done

When you write the letters in group 1 in lower case, part of the letter is below the line.
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Language teaser

Designated difficulty is medium

Here are some compound word puzzles. Use the clues to work out which two smaller words fit together to make one compound word.

1. Clear liquid + Plummet = ?

2. Something to read + Type of container = ?

3. Celestial body + Swimming animal = ?

4. Head topping + Piece of furniture = ?

5. Sandwich spread + Whiskey = ?
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rain drop
book case
star fish
that will do for now
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1. Waterfall
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hector wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2020 7:08 am rain drop
book case
star fish
that will do for now
Bookcase and starfish are correct, well done.
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gessa wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2020 7:15 am1. Waterfall
Correct, well done.
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4) Hat rack?
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5) (Paste+rye) Pastry - cheating really :mrgreen:
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5) Butterscotch
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Norm wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:09 pm4) Hat rack?
Sorry, not correct.
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Norm wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:18 pm5) Butterscotch
Correct, well done
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