Puzzles | 4.15.2011

Updated 2.17.2015

Cryptic Puzzle: “Botanist”

Solve the most recent creation of puzzlemaker John de Cuevas ’52.

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E-mail John de Cuevas the revealed phrase. Solvers will be listed below in the order received. Check back May 15th for the hints and solution!

You can find all 35 puzzles published in Harvard Magazine between 1986 and 1998 at John de Cuevas's website‚ www.puzzlecrypt.com‚ under Harvard Puzzles. You will also find additional puzzles and contact information there and can subscribe to his mailing list.

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