Marquee #18 answer
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
The quote
Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.
From a book, 1954: that was the only clue before the first letter went up. The line has 63 letters in 16 words.
The bonus round
Which book is it from? The four choices were The Lord of the Rings, The Silver Chair, Fahrenheit 451 and Live and Let Die. The answer: The Lord of the Rings.
1 player took part on the day.
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