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Deep but not profound

117 replies

Lookingforsomedirection · 06/01/2026 18:38

The game is "deep but not profound" and, if you want to play take a turn and try to figure out the rule. When you figure out the rule please dont spoil it!

OP posts:
ErrolTheDragon · 06/01/2026 19:01

I think I’ve played this as a teen but not an adult

goldtrap · 06/01/2026 19:04

I agree. I remember playing this.

Sminty2 · 06/01/2026 19:06

No idea, but offer the Mariana Trench?

Mydahliasareshit · 06/01/2026 19:15

Linda Lovelace?

ErrolTheDragon · 06/01/2026 19:40

You need to let posters know if they’ve succeeded, @Lookingforsomedirection!
Then those can assist you.

youalright · 06/01/2026 19:43

Pineapple 🍍

youalright · 06/01/2026 19:44

ErrolTheDragon · 06/01/2026 19:40

You need to let posters know if they’ve succeeded, @Lookingforsomedirection!
Then those can assist you.

Edited

She did she pm me and told me I was right

Lookingforsomedirection · 06/01/2026 19:52

None right so far!

OP posts:
Sminty2 · 06/01/2026 20:00

I’ve do like a puzzle, so after thinking about it, I’m going to try another guess. (If that’s ok)

Book but not Novel?

Lookingforsomedirection · 06/01/2026 20:42

Sminty2 · 06/01/2026 20:00

I’ve do like a puzzle, so after thinking about it, I’m going to try another guess. (If that’s ok)

Book but not Novel?

Yes! Spot on

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Lookingforsomedirection · 06/01/2026 20:46

Ill offer another - in person you'd take turns so have the chance to hear a few examples. I won't do too many though as it will give it away too easily here.

Sheep but not cow

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NewYearss · 06/01/2026 20:50

Beef but not chicken?

Pootles34 · 06/01/2026 20:50

Beer but not wine?

Lollypaloozy · 06/01/2026 20:52

Heel but not toe?

ErrolTheDragon · 06/01/2026 21:07

Lookingforsomedirection · 06/01/2026 19:52

None right so far!

Really? So I was wrong about playing as a teen but not adult?Confused

TheIncredibleBookEatingManchot · 06/01/2026 21:09

Speedy but not fast

WonderingWanda · 06/01/2026 21:11

Spring but not stream

StrawberryJangle · 06/01/2026 21:13

Lookingforsomedirection · 06/01/2026 20:46

Ill offer another - in person you'd take turns so have the chance to hear a few examples. I won't do too many though as it will give it away too easily here.

Sheep but not cow

Flocked but not heard.

No idea, I didn't even understand first one with answer!

Grimshairytails · 06/01/2026 21:14

Microwave sticky jasmine rice but not asparagus risotto

TrickyD · 06/01/2026 21:14

Eggs but no bacon.

StrawberryJangle · 06/01/2026 21:15

Bbq steak

TeaAndTrumpet · 06/01/2026 21:16

Good but not bad?

ShesTheAlbatross · 06/01/2026 21:19

Spoon but not fork?

Nopicplease · 06/01/2026 21:22

Door but not window?

AtomicBlondeRose · 06/01/2026 21:27

Peel but not skin

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