PF Member : The Cryptic Clue Game

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The thread revolves around a game where participants create cryptic clues that hint at the usernames of members from Physics Forums. The discussion includes various clues of differing difficulty levels, guesses from participants, and explanations of the reasoning behind the clues. The scope includes playful engagement with language and usernames, with a focus on creativity and lateral thinking.

Discussion Character

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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces the game and provides an example clue related to the username "Greg," explaining the reasoning behind the clue.
  • Another participant guesses the answer to a clue, suggesting "Evo" for "The first trimester of Darwin's opus," which is later confirmed by the clue creator.
  • Several participants propose their own clues, such as "He's vain, but all messed up," and "He's found in the zoo, by shoeshiners and ice-cream vendors," with varying degrees of difficulty.
  • Some participants express confusion about the game, seeking clarification on the rules and the nature of the clues.
  • Multiple guesses are made for various clues, with some participants confirming correct answers while others remain uncertain or propose alternative interpretations.
  • There are discussions about the difficulty of certain clues, with some participants suggesting that others may find them too easy or too vague.
  • Participants engage in playful banter, expressing frustration at being unable to guess certain clues and discussing the nature of the usernames referenced.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the format of the game and the intent behind the clues, but there is no consensus on the answers to several clues, leading to multiple competing guesses and interpretations.

Contextual Notes

Some clues remain unanswered, and participants express uncertainty about the correctness of their guesses. The discussion includes references to usernames that may not be widely recognized, which could affect participants' ability to solve the clues.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of Physics Forums interested in wordplay, cryptic puzzles, and community engagement may find this thread enjoyable and stimulating.

  • #121
honestrosewater said:
batram? :-p

is it ...wolram
 
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  • #122
zanazzi78 said:
is it ...wolram
Correct ...
 
  • #123
Is there some animal called a wol? >wolram?[/color]<

Oh, I didn't see the next page. :smile:
 
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  • #124
34. HMS......
 
  • #125
AKG said:
34. HMS......
Yeppers...
 
  • #126
honestrosewater said:
Is there some animal called a wol? >wolram?[/color]<

Oh, I didn't see the next page. :smile:

predator - wolf
tailless predator - wol
 
  • #127
35. Some foreigners' request in cold weather (maybe too cryptic)
 
  • #128
36. This person sounds like a hack.
 
  • #129
37. Harry Haller's Indian brother

38. Harry Haller's alterego
 
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  • #130
AKG said:
35. Some foreigners' request in cold weather (maybe too cryptic)
No idea. >Icebreaker, hellfire[/color]<
 
  • #131
39. To stun, begin perfectly and end alphabetically
 
  • #132
Yeah, it might be too cryptic. The actual username has nothing to do with cold weather, or foreigners, or requests, but if you read the name, it might sound like something someone might request in cold weather, if he's got an accent like certain foreigners.
 
  • #133
39. ZapperzZ (sp?)
 
  • #134
AKG said:
39. ZapperzZ (sp?)
That's correct
 
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  • #135
Is 35
ZapperZ? From zipper in the cold weather?
 
  • #136
Nope, that's not 35.
 
  • #137
37. Harry Haller's Indian brother >Pablo?[/color]<

38. Harry Haller's alterego >Steppenwolf?[/color]<
 
  • #138
Actually, the "request" in 35 might sound more like that of a young child, not a foreigner. It could go either way. I think this clue might not be that good, so if no one gets it by page 11, I'll just say what it is.
 
  • #139
honestrosewater

37. No

38. Do we actually have a member by that name? Anyways, very close...
 
  • #140
AKG said:
honestrosewater

37. No

38. Do we actually have a member by that name? Anyways, very close...
https://www.physicsforums.com/member.php?userid=67
 
  • #141
38. >Lonewolf?[/color]<
 
  • #142
40) 907.18474 Kilograms less than Light's head
 
  • #143
honestrosewater

Unfortunately, it seems that being the lone wolf is very common. You're 90% right, there's another member whose name is almost the same.
 
  • #144
41. A company specialising in water retention
 
  • #145
40. photon - ton = pho? Do we have anyone named "pho"? We have someone named "photon"; is it "photon"?
 
  • #146
AKG said:
honestrosewater

Unfortunately, it seems that being the lone wolf is very common. You're 90% right, there's another member whose name is almost the same.
cragwolf or steppenwolf or Lonewolf or Wolfgang77 or wolfgang or Wolfmann or Wolf or wolfgarre or Wolf 278 or AWolf or pwolfe or Nachtwolf or mjwolf or DeadWolfe or gwolffe or popwolf or lonewolfgirl or alpha_wolf or wolf_song or Seawolf or mwolfenden or Wolfie or CyberWolfie or WolfSong or wolfblum or sniper wolf or skywolf or wolf921 or shirewolfe or wolfson_1123 or omniwolf or nachtwolf617 or aznwolfstein or wolfpoper or FocusedWolf or Gray Wolf or Jaime_Wolf117 or kleinwolf or wolfpack or beawolf or LittleWolf or wolfgirl75 or wolfeatu or sara wolfe or peavey_wolfgang_200 or Wolfi or greywolf or Talongrywolf or TheLoneWolf[/color]?? Okay, joking. I just don't know which one to pick.
 
  • #147
Good thing you didn't guess them one at a time, it's the last one on your list.
 
  • #148
Akg

40.
No, it's not photon
Your almost there though.
 
  • #149
AKG said:
35. Some foreigners' request in cold weather (maybe too cryptic)
Is it whozum?
 
  • #150
42. You can summon this member from a long distance this way
.----.-----.
 
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