Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    What's the name for word numerical puzzles such as "1 F O the C N" corresponding to One flew over the cuckoo's nest. and "1 N S" corresponding to One Night Stand? I have full faith in the enormous wisdom of those who inhabit Quizzyland.

    Question #64620. Asked by kaushik_twin. (Apr 13 06 11:25 PM)


    McGruff

    		They are called "ditloids."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ditloid


    A ditloid is a type of word puzzle, in which a phrase or quote must be deduced from the numbers and abbreviated letters in the clue. Common words such as 'the', 'in', 'a', 'an', 'of', 'to', etc. are not normally abbreviated. The name 'ditloid' was given by the Daily Express newspaper, originating from the clue: 1 DITLOID = 1 Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich.

    Apr 14 06, 12:33 AM
    crisw

    		In the Brain Teasers section, we call 'em "number phrases."

    Apr 14 06, 12:42 AM
    kaushik_twin

    		Yay to you both! I'd been breaking my head over the name for the past few days. Thanks!

    Apr 14 06, 12:47 AM
    gmackematix

    		"Language Equations" is also a handy name to remember if you are looking these things up.

    Apr 16 06, 11:06 PM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    What is the literal meaning of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"?

    Who played the big "Indian" bloke in "One flew over the cuckoo's nest"?

    What is the name of the nurse in the 1975 film 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 'N' is for....
    Into the second half of my quiz now and on the home stretch. I'll give you a scenario involving a word beginning with 'N' and you guess the answer. Simply enjoy!
    		Words N - Z Tough
    10 Q
    kristian88
    Aug 30 03
    552 plays
    2 This n' That
    General knowledge quiz. How broad is your knowledge base?
    		Mixed 5 Q. Difficult Difficult
    5 Q
    sealion
    Dec 16 02
    1083 plays
    3 And Then There Was One
    Start with a ten letter word, remove one letter and rearrange, to get the next word, until you are left with a one letter word. If you get stuck on a word, try the next one and work back.
    		Drop a Letter Average
    10 Q
    delboy22
    Nov 02 09
    762 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.