publication date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 (part of Round XXXV)

category: Military

clue: This general was known for his ability to take any meadow, savanna, or garden in battle.

explanation: Scott was a nineteenth-century American general. The clue was a play on his first name. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, and Samuel Franklin


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