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RE: Puzzle a Day! - Small chilli - 19-09-2021
Phone numbers
RE: Puzzle a Day! - Jimny14 - 19-09-2021
Well I'm guessing the trick is working out the big numbers meaning.
RE: Puzzle a Day! - Veggie - 19-09-2021
This is more a general knowledge question than a puzzle and I'm not sure anyone, without specialist knowledge would get it.
A. They are classified by the number of bars used to display them on the 7 bar digital display used on calculators etc.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven-segment_display
Hope that helps - I have to admit I've never thought about how the numbers on the bedside clock were constructed!
RE: Puzzle a Day! - Jimny14 - 19-09-2021
I wish I could say that makes it clearer.
RE: Puzzle a Day! - Veggie - 19-09-2021
Here's an easier one!
Can you pair the groups of letters to make 6 words with a common theme?
ANG VER KAL MON TLE OCE
KEY BEA JAC LOT ORA TUR
Just tell us the Theme.
RE: Puzzle a Day! - Jay - 20-09-2021
Animals?
RE: Puzzle a Day! - JJB - 20-09-2021
Yep, definitely animals
RE: Puzzle a Day! - Veggie - 21-09-2021
If a clock takes 2 seconds to strike 2 O'Clock, how long will it take to strike 3 O'Clock?
RE: Puzzle a Day! - JJB - 21-09-2021
Miss, miss, I know.....
RE: Puzzle a Day! - Admin - 21-09-2021
I will give you all a clue, it's not 3