Occasional Puzzles - 🔀 Tangled Up In Clue
This is a new type of puzzle for us, sent in by reader Alberto in Mountain View. You can read more about it, and its very nerdy inspiration, at The Guardian.
Today's Puzzle - 🔀 Tangled Up In Clue
Each of the clues below is a word that precedes or follows a three-letter word. The arrows pointing to the column on the right tell you where to put each of the three letters from your answer (in order). Your goal is to fill in the vertical column with eight letters such that all of the clues are answered correctly.
If you're stuck, scroll down for an extra clue for each word.
Source: CMU
Previous Puzzle - âž• Mix and Match
Puzzle
Move two matchsticks to create a new (and still correct!) equation. The following symbols are not allowed: ≠<>≤≥
Note: There are multiple correct solutions, so bonus points if you send in more than one!
Source: Reddit (warning: spoilers)
Solution [SPOILER]
There are multiple solutions to this puzzle. The ones we're aware of are:
- 0 = 3 - 3
- 0 = 9 - 9
- 5 = 5 = 5
- 11 = 5 + 6
- 11 = 6 + 5
Hint for Today's Puzzle
Highlight in the space below to reveal one more clue for each answer (as before, the clue is a word that precedes or follows the answer):
Peeve
Vampire
Pig
Sauce
Brazil