Friday Puzzler -- Special Number

Re: Friday Puzzler -- Special Number

Ed in Leaside

One of each?

That's a start

Alex Y

But as there are 10! other such numbers, that alone hardly makes this number special.

Re: That's a start

Larry Barrett

The only thing I have thought of so far is spelling the numbers, which has not lead anywhere. We need a hint.

No you don't!

Alex Y

need a hint, that is.

You are a hairs-breadth away from the answer.

Maybe he can't speel.   

Re: Mark Twain said ...

Larry Barrett

I don't give a damn for a man who can only spell a word one way. But so far, even with various spellings, I don't have an answer to this one.

Re: Mark Twain said ...

Alex Y

Try listing the words you came up with.

Re: Mark Twain said ...

Larry Barrett

Digits in alphabetical order of first (or first and second) letters.

Correct!