This challange requires you to use only the letters of the alphabet that can be rotated 180 degrees on the x, y or z axis without changing. For example, you can rotate B toward you from top to bottom (x-axis), flip A from left to right (y-axis) and spin X around 180 degrees (z-axis). X actually works on all 3 axes.
I used the Arial font which is common in most word processors. You can use upper or lower case letters and repeat them as needed.
And now the challenge: Name the only state with its respective capital city that can be spelled using only the letters in this new alphabet.
Hint:
Usually I can't be bought, but for a buck I'd give you a terrific hint.
A:
The new alphabet gives the roman numerals D, I and X yielding 509
I'm sure your offer to sell a clue is itself a clue, but so far it escapes me.
ReplyDeleteSince I have come up with two states and respective capitals that can be spelled with what I think is Tommy's alphabet, perhaps I sould check a few assumptions:
I excluded S and K because in Ariel font, each changes slightly (almost imperceptibly) after the appropriate rotation.
I included "L" because lower case "l" (in Ariel font) has the required property.
And N makes the cut by virtue of rotation about the z-axis.
Finally, I assume from your comment that we are free to use upper and lower case letters at will, regardless of the usual capitalization of the state name and capital.
I hope these questions won't cost me a buck, but I fear I may get what I pay for.
Oh, now I think I get your hint, but that would put S back in the alphabet which would lead to several other possible answers (unless I was wrong in including N).
ReplyDeleteI suppose I should give you a buck for editing. N does indeed make the cut and I did include S. You did arrive at my intended answer. I will have to find the others.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, without the z-axis, this puzzle would have no solution.
I agree that my exclusion of S was questionable. Allowing S and N, I count 8 answers, including 2 without S.
ReplyDeleteLorenzo, go back to the main page.
ReplyDeleteFrom I V X L C D M
ReplyDeletestrict attention to the serifs eliminates L and C while strict attention to the thickness of the strokes eliminates V and M, leaving I,X and D.
The smallest number I found using these was DIX = 509.
I rejected XDI, an "alternative" (and not universally accepted) rendering of 491 = CDXCL.