Brain Teaser: A Novel Without "Ease"?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a brain teaser involving a novel that does not contain the letter "E." Participants are trying to identify the novel based on a clue that includes the year 1939 and the stipulation regarding the letter "E." The conversation includes elements of puzzle-solving and clarification of the clues provided.

Discussion Character

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the exact wording of the clue and whether certain words are part of it, particularly "anyone" and the parentheses around "ease."
  • One participant emphasizes that modifications to the clue are not allowed and insists on having the exact wording for clarity.
  • Another participant recalls that the novel in question was written in 1939 and speculates about its popularity and uniqueness.
  • Several participants express confusion about the puzzle and the clues provided, indicating a lack of understanding of the task at hand.
  • One participant identifies the novel as "Gadsby," noting its six-letter length and the interesting fact that it was written without using the letter "E."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the interpretation of the clue and the necessity of providing the exact wording. There is also uncertainty about the specifics of the novel and its recognition, with some participants expressing confusion while others seem to have identified the answer.

Contextual Notes

Participants have varying levels of familiarity with the puzzle, and there are unresolved questions about the exact phrasing of the clue and its implications for solving the brain teaser.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in word puzzles, crossword clues, and literary trivia may find this discussion engaging.

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A novel with no (ease)? anyone.
 
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How many letters wollie?

And is that the exact clue, with "ease" in parentheses? And I hope the "anyone" is not a part of the clue...
 
Gokul43201 said:
How many letters wollie?

And is that the exact clue, with "ease" in parentheses? And I hope the "anyone" is not a part of the clue...

It is 6 letters, the parenthesieare mine ,and i have trimed the clue down to the bones. anyone is not part of the clue .
 
Oh no! No trimming/modification allowed! Let's have the exact clue wollie - they're hard enough without the trimming.
 
:cry: I do not have the crossword with me, the only other thing i can remember is 1939.
 
Am I all alone in not knowing what the heck is going on?
 
I'm with Gokul on this one. You have to find the whole clue and give it to us straight across. There's pretty much only one way to solve the one that you gave us, and it doesn't work.
 
Danger said:
I'm with Gokul on this one. You have to find the whole clue and give it to us straight across. There's pretty much only one way to solve the one that you gave us, and it doesn't work.

Well, i have worked out that it must be a novel written in 1939, with no
ease, E's, rest? did anyone write a best seller in 1939 about any such, it
would have to be well known or (different) some how.
 
:smile: Found it, anyone else looking? it was written by an E reg Beatle.
 
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Gadsby is 6 letters
 
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Gokul43201 said:
Gadsby is 6 letters

It is, who would have thought that a novel could be wrote without the use of *E*.
 

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