2024 Diggorius Rex Foolish Hunt

Submitted by diggorius rex on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 3:46 PM

Here we go Treasure Hunters!
Each set of clue stanzas will stand on its own for this hunt..

However, each clue also generates a one word answer that follows the theme of the hunt to engage and provide some fun.

As a final bonus, the crossword will have highlighted letters that will form a final phrase that ties it all together, delicious!
 
LONG LIVE THE KING - monarchy in the USA?
Pot was at 250
Grifter bonus pack included a mini bible and mini gold shoes.
(just pokin a little political fun - don't get angry, remember to vote!)

Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Monday, April 1, 2024

Find Date

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Finders

Name

Ed Brodie

Name

Matt Littlefield

Name

Coldest Hunter

Prize

Maximum Prize

$250 plus goodies

Awarded Prize

$250 plus goodies

Location

General Location

Victoria Park

Pinpointed Location

The West end of the Trestle Crossing the Walking Path

44.915954200526, -93.137945532872

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Monday, April 1, 2024, 5:00 PM

In chambers where the nation's laws are found,
Debates ensue, and many voices sound.
It's where governance takes shape, in each debate's course,
And representatives uphold democracy's force.

In halls where liberty's debates are staged,
A chamber stands, with history's ink engaged.
Though it mirrors a congress across the sea,
It's the Lords' counsel, steeped in legacy.

The official meaning of the clue.

Down

HOUSE: A legislative body

The clue is both US and UK politics intertwined

House speaker Johnson - John A. Johnson Mem Hwy / Fort Rd / West 7th

Clue Rating

Clue 2

Published Date

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 5:00 PM

A power check, a halted stride,
Yet in its grip, a twist may hide.
A simple no, a complete win,
An ice cold block, not for thin skin.

With a single stroke, it's journey ends,
A solo power, from which it rends.
The verdict snuffs a rocket's flare,
The act may require you grow a pair.
 

The official meaning of the clue.

Across

VETO: The power to halt a bill’s trail.

V2 rocket flare / V2 buildings in the park

Clue Rating

Clue 3

Published Date

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 5:00 PM

A verbal duel, where points are scored,
Yet in their words, truth is stored.
A contest fierce, with hidden plea,
In each argument, two meanings be.

From the stage, they spar with words so keen,
Ideas clash where minds convene.
In the cosmic dance of the bright and brave,
Lies a path to renewal that could send shock waves. 

The official meaning of the clue.

Down

DEBATE: Verbal jousting in the public eye.

Nova Classical School / Classical Nova / Supernova / Nova means 'new'

Clue Rating

Clue 4

Published Date

Thursday, April 4, 2024, 5:00 PM

Banners wave in the vibrant crowd,
Passion spoken, fierce and loud.
A unity of purpose, hope's grand display,
In this cry, we find our way.

A crowd's roar, a leader's bait,
With every cheer, fates conflate.
A show of hands, a covert deal,
It's been stolen, some would squeal. 

The official meaning of the clue.

Down

RALLY: A gathering where banners fly high

UK / Race / Nova lacrosse field / Jan 6th Trumpy

Clue Rating

Clue 5

Published Date

Friday, April 5, 2024, 5:00 PM

Where debates are heard like verbal wrestle,
The chamber acts as a proverbial trestle.
Where governance weaves its storied tale,
The path to power, where voices hail.

Laws and time help scrub the stain,
A sanctuary rises from struggle and rain.
A legacy’s trail spans feet and miles,
A guiding light, a compass through the stiles.

The official meaning of the clue.

Across

SENATE: A chamber of voices in harmonious or dissonant array

Train trestle / old oil tank fields / rain-reign/ bad weather / sam morgan / shepard

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Clue 6

Published Date

Saturday, April 6, 2024, 5:00 PM

Even in the quiet halls of power,
Advisors gather at the crucial hour.
Silent in their discourse, yet profound,
Their strategies within the chamber sound.

Within the chamber's bounds, they deftly move,
Each decision a play they must prove.
Steadfast as defenders, their plans they set,
To win the game with no regret.

The official meaning of the clue.

Down

CABINET: A collection of aides, not for files but for counsel.

east 7th west 7th / US-UK-Canada / lacrosse field

Clue Rating

Clue 7

Published Date

Sunday, April 7, 2024, 5:00 PM

In this urban shadow, not far from her crowd.
Illicit exchanges, not spoken aloud.
The structure looms, a silent sentinel's edge,
Guarding the whispers of his broken pledge.

Beneath the arch where iron rails sing,
Dark dealings done, a costly fling.
Four pairs plus one, where secrets remain,
As hushed coins confess a hidden stain.

The official meaning of the clue.

Down

Kickback: An illicit payment made to someone in return for facilitating a transaction or appointment.

bridge/rail tracks / path / trail / oil fields / Ol' Trumpy and Stormy Daniels

Clue Rating

Clue 8

Published Date

Monday, April 8, 2024, 5:00 PM

The first of races, a subtle test,
Where hopefuls vie, yet jesters jest.
A fool’s charade, where truth wears thin,
The crown tarnished, perhaps chagrined.

The engine roars, making donuts - a popo's fave,
Kick it down, composed propulsion - a parade wave
Once eclipsed by industry’s slick hand,
Now gleams with green, a reimagined land.

The official meaning of the clue.

Down

PRIMARY: The initial race before the final stride.

Crown Vic / Chevy Nova / Beer Dabbler giant donut

Clue Rating

Clue 9

Published Date

Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 5:00 PM

Where flora''s crown meets urban truth,,
A silent vote cast in nature's booth.
Near the heart of our city, sprinkled with French alure.
Democracy's green space, intentions pure.

A Captain's trail brings you to her land,
Above the Lord's helping hand.
A park that shares a regal link,
Find the place, and treasure.. wink, wink.

* From the highlighted letters, the bonus phrase will consist of four words:
"____ ____ ___ ____"*

The official meaning of the clue.

Across BALLOT: A ticket for democracy’s ride.

Cap'n Morgan / Shepard / Queen Victoria / Montreal

Clue Rating