This eerie tale begins when Tommy and Tuppence go to visit their old aunt at Sunny Ridge - a home for elderly people. Caution: spoilers.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
May 18 09
Category:
Tommy and Tuppence
My career seems to be going nowhere. Can you solve these puzzles and help me find a new profession?
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Nov 14 15
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
A kangaroo word is a word whch carries within its spelling in the normal order, a smaller word which means exactly the same. For Example: Deceased = Dead
Tough, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Feb 15 13
Category:
Hidden Words
Ten different seas hidden in a variety of puzzles. Take a dip and sea. Note: The answers do not include the word 'sea', just the name.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Dec 24 17
Category:
Geography - Wordplay
Match the colour to its rhyme. To make it challenging, only clues are given for both words - a shade for the colour and a hint for the rhyme.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Nov 17 21
Category:
Rhymes
In the novel "The Ship of Adventure" Philip, Dinah, Jack and Lucy-Ann are thrilled to go on a cruise for the holidays. However, when they find an old map in Philip's birthday present, they set out to find a treasure that had been lost years ago.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Dec 24 11
Category:
Adventure Series
"Goodnight Moon" is a well known American bedtime story. Here's a collection of Akbar-Birbal stories that are popular among children in India. Since they were passed down orally, there may be multiple versions of the same tale with minor variations.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Feb 02 24
Category:
Fables and Fairy Tales
Auntie1's jam cupboard has been raided. Can you help her find which Indian Gang member was behind this naughty act?
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
May 15 10
Category:
Whodunits
Wanderlust stricken Corporal Slag is now on a tour of the Americas. Figure out where he's headed by solving this mixed bag of puzzles.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Jun 15 14
Category:
Geography - Wordplay
Wondering what to have for breakfast? These mixed puzzles may give you some ideas.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Jul 18 17
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
Neither. The answers to this quiz are ten different languages though, all hidden in a mixed bag of puzzles.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Mar 11 12
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
William Blake said "Great things are done when men and mountains meet", so take a shot at this quiz which has ten different peaks hidden in a mixed bag of puzzles.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Nov 24 13
Category:
Geography - Wordplay
Can you find ten different deserts hidden in this mixed bag of puzzles?
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Apr 08 17
Category:
Geography - Wordplay
Another must read by Ken Follett, 'Jackdaws' is set against the backdrop of World War II.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Aug 01 04
Category:
Follett, Ken
No one was surprised when Arlena Marshall was found strangled at the Hotel. Unfortunately for her killer, Hercule Poirot was also staying there and it wasn't long before he solved the mystery of her death. Caution: spoilers.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Mar 14 22
Category:
Evil Under the Sun
Zorbas are everywhere - in films, television, books and even in the animal kingdom! Take this quiz and check your ZQ.
Tough, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Aug 10 20
Category:
Thematic Names
All the artists in this quiz had hit singles while they were still in their teens. Can you figure out some of their hit songs by solving these wordwise puzzle clues?
Tough, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Aug 14 12
Category:
Music Word Play
Today's topic at the Chef School deals with breads from different parts of Asia. How many of these have you tried?
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Aug 18 15
Category:
Breads and Grains
Prince Paul's family rents Moon Castle for the holidays but when the children go to live there, strange things begin to happen. 'The Secret of Moon Castle' is another spine-tingling adventure involving Jack, Mike, Peggy, Nora and Paul.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Dec 24 11
Category:
Secret Series
While the mango is well known as a tasty fruit, it has also managed to make its way into various types of food and drink. Here are some interesting tidbits related to this delicious fruit.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Mar 26 12
Category:
Fruit and Vegetables
Add a word to 'DE' to form a new word. Definitions for both words are given. Eg. DE + ? = Joy. Ans. Illumination. DE + light = Delight
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Jan 03 18
Category:
Zorbas Word Puzzles
Start with a star sign and keep creating new words by dropping a letter at a time and scrambling. When you are down to two letters, start adding letters till you form another star sign.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Dec 09 15
Category:
Drop a Letter 25 Questions
This Mary Higgins Clark novel keeps you guessing till the last page. Warning - Spoilers!
Tough, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Mar 28 05
Category:
Clark, Mary Higgins
The answers to the first nine questions will lead you to a famous person.
Tough, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Oct 15 09
Category:
CB By Series
Can you find the ten different spices and herbs hidden in this mixed bag of puzzles?
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Aug 28 15
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
Pair up these world powers with the blooms designated as their national symbols.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Aug 16 16
Category:
National Symbols
A mix of puzzles leading you to things associated with the colour green.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Sep 23 19
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
And while you're at it, maybe you would like to try some other interesting dishes that form part of Bhutanese cuisine.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
May 12 12
Category:
International Cuisine
In response to a challenge by kyleisalive, here are ten different words, all of which contain 'heat'. Add letters before and/or after to form new words.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Oct 24 14
Category:
Words Within Words
Can the Five Find-Outers and Dog solve this mystery or will Goon be able to outsmart them this time?
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Mar 27 05
Category:
Mystery Series
A kangaroo word is one which carries within its spelling in the normal order, a smaller word meaning exactly the same. For Example: Dead = Deceased. This is my second quiz on kangaroo words.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
May 17 04
Category:
Hidden Words
This quiz deals with embarrassing incidents in the lives of Indian film stars, the kind they'd like to pretend never happened. Some are serious offenses while the others are relatively trivial.
Tough, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Mar 02 07
Category:
Celebrity Notoriety
Ten different types of trees can be found in these puzzles. Can you find them all?
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Sep 27 22
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
Though not in the same league as his other legal thrillers like 'The Rainmaker', this book is a great read nonetheless.
Tough, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
May 01 04
Category:
Grisham, John
This mixed bag of puzzles hides ten different professions. Get working to find them all.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Oct 14 15
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
Then why don't you solve these different types of puzzles to get your hands on ten or more currencies, both past and present.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Oct 17 13
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
All of these words contain 'over'. Don't overlook any clues while trying to figure out the answers.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Jun 30 16
Category:
Words Within Words
'The Secret Island' is a delightful book by Enid Blyton about Jack, Mike, Peggy and Nora and their adventures on the secret island.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Dec 24 11
Category:
Secret Series
Follow Nancy as she stumbles into yet another adventure when she tries to unite a former Queen with her long lost grandson.
Tough, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Jun 11 04
Category:
Nancy Drew
Find yourself stuck up the creek without a paddle? Why don't you try to figure out alternate means of water transport from this mixed bag of brain teasers?
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Feb 14 10
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
Dungeons are dark and scary places where no one wants to go. Solve these different types of puzzles to see some of the things that may be found there.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Sep 17 21
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
Take a look at these cryptic clues and see if you can identify the sea creatures.
Difficult, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Dec 31 07
Category:
Something in Common
I seem to have misplaced all my kitchen utensils and appliances. Can you help me find them by solving these puzzles?
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Nov 22 15
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
When the children's parents get lost in Africa, they don't think twice about flying there to rescue them. Follow Jack, Mike, Peggy, Nora and Paul right into the heart of "The Secret Mountain".
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Dec 24 11
Category:
Secret Series
Ken Follett weaves an engrossing tale dealing with cloning and genetic engineering.
Tough, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Aug 02 04
Category:
Follett, Ken
Add BACK to the first clue to form a word described by the second clue. The answer is always the longer word.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Aug 14 10
Category:
Zorbas Word Puzzles
Add BACK either before or after the word described by the first clue to get the word described by the second clue. The answer will be the longer word.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Aug 28 10
Category:
Zorbas Word Puzzles
One of Agatha Christie's personal favourites. Caution: spoilers!
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
May 13 10
Category:
Individual Other Christie Works
Take a step right in and see if you can figure out the names of ten winds by solving this mixed bag of brain teasers.
Difficult, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
Feb 29 12
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
Whether you find a gnome or not, you will find ten mythical creatures hidden in this mixed bag of puzzles.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank,
May 28 12
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles