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ValJ
4-28-02, 04:21 AM
Hey!! Found this game while surfing, thought word gamers (like jen* :( Miss ya, girl!! ) would like it!

I give a clue to each half, and you fill in the word. :)
Example: Part 1 - not before but ____ Part 2 - when the sun is at it's highest point ____ = afternoon

I'll check back often to update those that are done. Please play just one word a day! :)

1. Part one - digit used to point __ Part two - to cover with color using a brush or roller __ = Fingerpaint

2. Part one - something to sleep on __ Part two - to distribute outwardly __ = Bedspread

3. Part one - not front or back, but __ Part two - putting one foot in front of the other __ = Sidewalk

4. Part one - business associate __ Part two - seagoing vessel __ = Partnership

5. Part one - public transportation __ Part two - male child __ = Busboy

6. Part one - having a tender disposition __ Part two - opposite of woman __ = Gentleman

7. Part one - not play but __ Part two - not in but __ = Workout

8. Part one - one foot in the __ Part two - grassy place behind a house __ = Graveyard

9. Part one - not hard but __ Part two - round bouncing object __ = Softball

10. Part one - loud rumble from the sky __ Part two - severe weather __ = Thunderstorm

Trixter
4-28-02, 05:44 AM
#1 Finger + Paint = Fingerpaint

Boggle
4-28-02, 11:46 AM
#8 Grave +Yard= graveyard

wavemaster
4-28-02, 12:22 PM
#10 - Thunder + Storm = Thunderstorm

Taz
4-28-02, 12:38 PM
9. Soft + Ball = Softball

Dancingdoll1986
4-28-02, 12:48 PM
#3 Side + Wall = Sidewalk!!!

abcmcd
4-28-02, 02:26 PM
#4. Partner + Ship = Partnership

ValJ
4-28-02, 05:53 PM
Everyone is doing great!! After these 10 are answered (4 are left, peeps!! :) ) I'll post 10 more!

Johnny Z
4-28-02, 09:24 PM
7. Work + Out = Workout

Roemello
4-28-02, 11:10 PM
5. busboy

ValJ
4-29-02, 09:23 AM
Great job, guys!!! Numbers 2 and 6 are left, so I'm gonna leave a few clues:

#2 Clue = a type of blanket
#6 Clue = Ladies and ___ !

Boggle
4-29-02, 07:31 PM
6. gentle+man=gentleman

ValJ
4-29-02, 10:54 PM
Great, Boggle!! :) Only one left!

Sheibub
4-29-02, 11:39 PM
2 - bedspread

ValJ
4-30-02, 12:14 AM
Woooo Hooooo, Shei!!! :)

Time for 11 thru 20!

11. Part one - vehicle __ Part two - cat or dog __ = Carpet

12. Part one - pet with wagging tail __ Part two - a place to live __ = Doghouse

13. Part one - not low but __ Part two - not dark __ = Highlight

14. Part one - grows on head __ Part two - piece of bedroom furniture = Hairdresser

15. Part one - very warm __ Part two - cat's nemesis __ = Hotdog

16. Part one - a spark creates __ Part two - not play but __ = Fireworks

17. Part one - not hard __ Part two - not staying __ = Easygoing

18. Part one - where you sit to eat __ Part two - soft material used to make things __ = Tablecloth

19. Part one - an object in your mouth __ Part two - pain __ = Toothache

20. Part one - warms the earth __ part two - to place on something __ = Sunset

Roemello
4-30-02, 12:41 AM
13. Highlight

Recker
4-30-02, 06:45 AM
11 - Carpet

ValJ
4-30-02, 10:40 PM
Ummmm.....are these too hard for people or what? :rolleyes:

Roemello
4-30-02, 11:20 PM
I dunno....I'll answer one in a couple hours when Wednesday's officially here...:lol: ;) I like this game :cool:

Roemello
5-01-02, 01:40 AM
Ok, it's Wednesday now....:D

20.) sunset

Boggle
5-01-02, 11:27 AM
16. Fire+work=Firework

Sheibub
5-01-02, 10:37 PM
15. Hot & Dog = hot-dog..mmmmmm........ :biglick:

ValJ
5-02-02, 12:44 AM
So far, so good!! Keep 'em coming! :)

abcmcd
5-02-02, 11:05 AM
#19 - Tooth + Ache = Toothache

Boggle
5-02-02, 12:36 PM
17. Easy+going=Easygoing

Greenway88
5-02-02, 12:39 PM
12 dog + house

Trixter
5-02-02, 12:48 PM
18. Table + Cloth = Tablecloth

Roemello
5-02-02, 02:39 PM
Finally figured this blasted one out...:hammer:

14.) hairdresser

ValJ
5-02-02, 11:29 PM
Thanx for participating this time around, everyone!! And y'all are doing great! Shall we go with some more?

21 Thru 30:

21. Part one - not over but __ Part two - opposite of sit __ = Understand

22. Part one - a hot drink __ Part two - not fork but __ = Teaspoon

23. Part one - void of light or color __ Part two - piece of wooden plank __ = Blackboard

24. Part one - 5 pointed shape __ Part two - swimming animal __ = Starfish

25. Part one - not all __ Part two - multiply by __ = Sometimes

26. Part one - liquid precipitation __ Part two - worn in cold weather __ = Raincoat

27. Part one - opposite of day __ Part two - female horse __ = Nightmare

28. Part one - lyrical composition __ Part two - author __ = Songwriter

29. Part one - used for picnics __ Part two - Round, bouncing object __ = Basketball

30. Part one - not under but __ Part two - assassinate __ = Overkill

abcmcd
5-03-02, 03:32 PM
#27 - night + mare = nightmare :eek:

Roemello
5-03-02, 04:51 PM
21.) understand

Jasper
5-03-02, 04:58 PM
30 overkill

Roemello
5-03-02, 05:02 PM
whoa, whoa.....WHOA!! Jasper buddy....for all these games, you're supposed to only post ONE response per day and on this particular game, you're only supposed to post one answer not all of them at once! Read the instructions on the opening post of each game and the announcement at the top of the fun & games forum.

Jasper
5-03-02, 05:04 PM
In the words of Homer Simpson DOH!!!!

I fixed it.

Roemello
5-03-02, 05:06 PM
cool, thanks :) It's just a measure so everyone gets a chance to participate :cool:

Jasper
5-03-02, 05:08 PM
And here I was, thinking I was super smart!:(

Recker
5-03-02, 07:11 PM
#23 Blackboard

Boggle
5-03-02, 07:34 PM
25. Part+time=Part-time

Sheibub
5-03-02, 10:08 PM
22) tea spoon

Trixter
5-04-02, 12:33 AM
24) Star + Fish = Starfish

Roemello
5-04-02, 05:52 PM
26.) raincoat

jen*
5-04-02, 06:28 PM
#29 basketball

OOh, Val this is fun. I wish I could have played the other ones. Oh well, keep 'em coming!

:( I miss you too, girl.

ValJ
5-05-02, 02:53 PM
Everyone is doing great!! All we need to answer is #28, and I'll post the next round!

Glad to see you get to play this, jen!! :)

Hint for 28 - Stevie Nicks ___ her own ___, and then sings them. That makes her a ___ ___.

Sheibub
5-05-02, 10:35 PM
28) song writer....ta da! :D the author bit got me!!

ValJ
5-06-02, 01:34 AM
Y'all are doing so well with this! Well, I'm having fun, anyway. :lol:

31 to 40

31. Part one - a clear, colorless liquid __ Part two - colorful season for leaves __ = Waterfall

32. Part one - not tall but __ Part two - to slice with a knife __ = Shortcut

33. Part one - opposite of dark __ Part two - not a trailer but a __ = Lighthouse

34. Part one - not work but __ Part two - what you walk on outside __ = Playground

35. Part one - warms the earth __ Part two - polish until it gets a __ = Sunshine

36. Part one - It's not just a house, it's a __ Part two - __ from scratch __ = Homemade

37. Part one - a spark creates a __ Part two - Stand in the __ where you live __ = Fireplace

38. Part one - what you sleep on __ Part two - an enclosed space __ = Bedroom

39. Part one - used for cooking __ Part two - you can't have your __ and eat it, too __ = Pancake

40. Part one - time telling device __ Part two - Full of wisdom __ = Clockwise

Boggle
5-06-02, 10:18 AM
31. Waterfall

jen*
5-06-02, 11:50 AM
#32 shortcut :)

abcmcd
5-06-02, 01:43 PM
#37 - fireplace

Roemello
5-06-02, 03:46 PM
39.) pancake

ValJ
5-06-02, 10:56 PM
So far, so good, gamers! :)

Recker
5-06-02, 11:05 PM
#34 Playground

jen*
5-07-02, 11:48 AM
#35 sunshine :)

abcmcd
5-07-02, 02:14 PM
#36 - homemade

Johnny Z
5-07-02, 08:05 PM
40 - Clockwise

Roemello
5-07-02, 11:44 PM
38.) bedroom

ValJ
5-08-02, 12:02 AM
OK, peeps, only one more to go and then I'll post the last 10! I actually have about 60 more, but I figure y'all might want to move on....let me know, if you want me to keep them coming. :)

Recker
5-08-02, 05:31 AM
Keep 'em coming Val. I must admit though, that #33 has got me bemused! :confused:

ValJ
5-08-02, 09:12 AM
Well, Reck, I guess I should throw in a hint. ;) The first part is fairly easy, so I will tell you this about part two: Married couples strive to buy one.

And the answer to the clues is found on the shorelines.

Hope that jogs your thinking caps!! :)

Roemello
5-08-02, 10:14 AM
I was gonna post later, but just to finish this off to start anew...assuming I got this right...

33.) lighthouse

assuming by trailer you mean those live-in trailers...or are all trailers live-in? If so, forgive my morning stupidity :lol:

ValJ
5-08-02, 11:25 PM
OK, folks, we're up to numbers 41 thru 50!

41. Part one - opposite of feet __ Part two - pain __ = Headache

42. Part one - not the ocean but the __ Part two - a snail's home __ = Seashell

43. Part one - reported information __ Part two - something to write on __ = Newspaper

44. Part one - a loud sound __ Part two - a yellow vegetable = Popcorn

45. Part one - bargains __ Part two - a human being __ = Salesperson

46. Part one - to swindle __ Part two - a quiz or test __ = Contest

47. Part one - opposite of day __ Part two - not spring but __ = Nightfall

48. Part one - it unlocks things __ Part two - wooden plank __ = Keyboard

49. Part one - grows on your head __ Part two - slice with a knife __ = Haircut

50. Part one - white liquid from a cow __ Part two - __n, not stirred __ = Milkshake

abcmcd
5-09-02, 10:34 AM
#42 - seashell

ValJ
5-09-02, 09:50 PM
I'm glad you got that one, abc! :) I have to come up with new clues on some of these, because the ones I have are too difficult. This one was completely senseless before. lol No one would have gotten it....

Roemello
5-09-02, 11:35 PM
48.) keyboard

Recker
5-10-02, 12:28 AM
#41 Handsaw

Johnny Z
5-10-02, 01:16 AM
50. Milkshake

ValJ
5-10-02, 09:30 AM
Sorry, Reck, but 41 isn't handsaw. Think a little higher up. ;) And pain is also an ___. Good luck! :)

Roemello
5-10-02, 08:04 PM
45.) salesperson

Recker
5-10-02, 08:32 PM
#41 Headache

abcmcd
5-10-02, 10:15 PM
#47 - nightfall

ValJ
5-10-02, 10:49 PM
Very good!! Four left! Any takers? :)

Recker
5-11-02, 07:47 AM
#49 Haircut

Roemello
5-11-02, 03:01 PM
43.) newspaper

ValJ
5-11-02, 09:55 PM
OK, I'm leaving hints for 44 and 46, to move this along. :)

Clue to 44: you eat it, usually as a snack.
Clue to 46: a competition.

Sheibub
5-11-02, 11:21 PM
44) - pop corn!!!! :D

Geez, took me about 5 minutes to get that one! Hard and tricky! :)

ValJ
5-12-02, 10:16 PM
One left to go. :) Think like a game show has _____ants who play for prizes. :)

Roemello
5-12-02, 11:24 PM
46.) contest

ValJ
5-13-02, 05:25 PM
Finally!! It was like pulling teeth. LOL OK, That's it for this one, folks, I'm shutting off the water to this thread. ;)