From: "Eric I." Date: 2007-12-10T04:50:38+09:00 Subject: Re: Word Loop (#149) I presume allowing multiple overlaps is valid (if not encouraged?). For example, "absolvable" can make use of three overlaps: ..... .abs. .vlo. ..e.. ..... And "chincherinchee", which is a South African perennial, can be arranged with seven overlaps. I'll leave it as a mini-challenge you can try.... Eric ==== On-site, hands-on Ruby training is available from http://LearnRuby.com !