Who knew there were more reasons to pay attention in maths class than just settling taxes? Upon discovering what “x” was, our eyes also scoured over its other symbols. As if we knew that everyone’s favorite red-head Ed Sheeran would reface the blackboard to scribble them on in a cacoon of a symphony—then, coming to a mathematical sum-head equating to a tribute to all five themed albums for his +-=÷× Tour. It comprises 149 shows, starting two years ago in Dublin, Ireland, and ending on an odd number with a few more next year in Europe. He doesn’t want to finish the equation, nor do we! We could infinitely stay leaning close to its stage with guitar-pick video screens towering over our heads and the sounds of his peddle machine.
Now we’re able to! Thanks to Ed Sheeran’s +-=÷× (TOUR COLLECTION), we will not only experience the side effects of frequent flashbacks every time we listen to it but also attend the concert in our living rooms! Available on the traditional CD, digital for the streamers, and then a bright blue vinyl press for the collectors, there’s an option available for everyone who only deems math as their favorite subject when Ed is involved!
Subtracting Math Equations For Word Puzzles
However, we must admit that’s a rare occurrence around here (we’ve got a knack for writing, after all). So, while staying within the sum of everything, we’re swapping one equation for another and settling on word problems. We’ve set up 22 +-=÷× (TOUR COLLECTION) inspired equations that you can pop quiz your friend on, having to pass the winner a Guinness, all in the name of Ed. Or if you’re more of a solo gamer, then patting yourself on the back for how much of a fan you are!
Anagrams
Rearrange the letters to find lyrics:
- Softly near log (Hint: This lyric can be found in the chorus of ‘The A Team.’)
- Darkened cold bids in a late crime (Hint: This lyric can be found in the pre-chorus of ‘Lego House.’)
- A latent artist waits, playing this love howl (Hint: This lyric is found in the chorus of ‘Give Me Love.’)
- Daring, you end idle (Hint: This lyric is found in the pre-chorus of ‘Sing.’)
- With a pizza, we daydream, take away the knack (Hint: This lyric is found in verse two of ‘Don’t.’)
Crossword Clues
- What is the feeling described as falling “in mysterious ways?” (Hint: The answer can be found in ‘Thinking Out Loud.’)
- What is the drink mentioned in ‘Bloodstream?’
- What is the street in ‘Photograph’ where Ed recalls being kissed under a lamppost?
- In ‘Tenerife Sea,’ what is the light described as reflecting off his muse?
Acrostic Puzzle
Write out the first letter of each line to form a word:
- What does the intro for ‘I See Fire’ spell out? (Hint: It’s a former community in Canada.)
Jumble
Rearrange the letters to find a word found in the title of these songs:
- tlaesc
- aesph
- lgyawa
Missing Words
Fill in the blank for these lyrics:
- “She shares my ______, I hope that someday I’ll share her home” (Hint: A lyric found in ‘Perfect.’)
- “And until then I’ll smile to hide the _____ / But I know I was happier with you” (Hint: A lyric found in ‘Happier.’)
- “And jumping in harder than / Ten thousand _____ on the lake.” (Hint: A lyric found in ‘Dive.’)
- “Don’t think we fit in at this _____ / Everyone’s got so much to say.” (Hint: A lyric found in ‘I Don’t Care’ featuring Justin Bieber.)
Rearrange The Words
Find certain lines from the songs:
- fashion / shows / at / front / row (Hint: The line is found within the chorus of ‘Beautiful People’ featuring Khalid.)
- will / hold / on / I / the / afterglow (Hint: within the chorus of ‘Afterglow.’)
- feel / I / before / world / paradise / my / implodes (Hint: can be found within the first verse of ‘Bad Habits.’)
Synonym Swap
- What is another word that you can think of for “shivers?”
Word Association
- If the word is “closed,” what body part can disclose emotions when shut?
What was your score? Okay, we won’t be like that. We’re all Sheerios around here, even if yours was a one or rose to a perfect 22. Ed Sheeran’s +-=÷× (TOUR COLLECTION) is hitting shelves on September 27th, and if you need more reason to pick up a physical, they also come with exclusive voice notes. Hence, it’s like you’re conversing with Ed on the phone yourself (just that he’s babbling on so much that it’s one-sided). Want to pass us an Ed-inspired word problem? Pay us a visit on our social media, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. If we’re correct, you’ll ship us one of the new merch items that celebrate the end of this era before he introduces a new album theme, right?
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