Hints & Solutions[]
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Hint 1:
This is pretty tough going, but it becomes easier the further you get. Some of the words are fairly uncommon.
Hint 2:
Start with words that have fairly uncommon endings or beginnings. TEA or Oneacross.com is very helpful.
Hint 3:
Try combining the words SEQUIN and PALAVERS.
Hint 4:
Try combining BUGLES and SQUINTING.
Hint 5:
The first 5 divine metals are (in some order): EXTENDING, ACTRESSES, FEVERISH, ELECTRODE, CLATTERING
Hint 6:
The LAST 5 divine metals are (in some order): CAREER, DISEASED, DEFENSIVE, TRUSTING, OVERARM
Partial Answer: The Divine Metals (in order):
CLATTERING
ACTRESSES
ELECTRODE
EXTENDING
FEVERISH
MACRAME
STRIVING
UNDEAD
SNAPPER
COUNTRIES
DETESTER
MOTTLING
GRADER
CABBAGE
PLAVERS
DOGMATIC
TERRITORIAL
SOGGINESS
ORIGINATION
CURARE
SQUINTING
HARPER
FINERY
MONETARY
COMPENDIUM
APACHES
VANISHED
EXPLOSION
CAREER
OVERARM
TRUSTING
DISEASED
DEFENSIVE
The Solution:
If you look at just the added letters, you get: SCORCHERDERIVINGFROMGODSLATINNAME
Haphaestus Roman (Latin) equivalent is VULCAN, of Fire, Metalworking, and Forging. (obvious reference to the puzzle theme)
The answer to the puzzle is: VOLCANO.