Cryptic Code Puzzle: "The Clockmaker's Secret"
Puzzle:
The old clockmaker left behind a cryptic note with symbols and numbers, hinting at a hidden phrase. Can you decode his secret?
12-1 | 3-2 | 6-1 | 9-3 | 6-2 | 12-4
R-E | A-N | T-E | Q-U | I-O | L-K
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Instructions:
1. Decode the Symbols:
Each number pair (e.g., 12-1) refers to:
The position on a clock face (1 through 12).
The letter position in the word directly below the clock position.
Follow
Example:
12-1: Look at the 12 oβclock position ("R-E") and take the 1st letter, which is "R."
2. Form the Letters:
Solve each pair to extract the correct letter.
3. Assemble the Phrase:
Combine the letters to uncover the clockmaker's secret.