NPR puzzle

The Name of a Famous Historical Figure
Two Words
5 Consonants
2 Vowels

All the consonants are Roman Numerals.

Who is this historical figure?

*UPDATE! I’m an idiot. it’s 8 letters. Two words. 6 consonants. 2 vowels.

The answer is in the comments.

6 thoughts on “NPR puzzle

  • 7/10/2006 at 10:44 am
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    Can any letters be repeated? Or is it 2 words with 7 letters total between them?

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  • 7/10/2006 at 10:50 am
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    Letters can be repeated
    2 words, 7 letters total

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  • 7/10/2006 at 11:43 am
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    Malcolm X is 8 letters, but it fits the bill.

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  • 7/10/2006 at 11:57 am
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    Chalk that up to mike d’s misspelling!

    Malcom X has an extra L!

    well done!

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  • 7/10/2006 at 5:30 pm
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    oh…I thought the vowels were also Roman numerals…..thats why I couldn’t figure it out.

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  • 7/11/2006 at 8:24 am
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    I’m also in that boat. The closest I came to an answer was Idi Amin (no N or A, though).

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