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Puzzle #3 — September 20, 2026
1
A secret rule
decides whether a word passes or fails. Two words are already on the board.
2
Type a word to probe
it. It comes back pass, fail, or borderline. You have 12 probes.
3
Whenever you like, state the rule
in your own words. You have 3 guesses. A wrong guess shows you a word where your rule and the real one part ways.
Tips
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Score is probes used. Fewer means you committed on less evidence.
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Probe words you expect to fail. Confirming what you already believe tells you nothing.
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Running out of probes doesn't end the round — you can still guess.
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A guess that contradicts your own board is refunded.