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2023-12-24

@Seth Cohen: Consider a truth table covering the four T/F combinations. Which one is consistent?

This clue is a really clever anchor for establishing some truths (I mean, could you trust a clue that says "x clue is true"?). The single consistent solution is really clever. Thanks Matthew, this was a fun challenge.

Allan Taylor
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2023-12-24

Whoaaaa just saw the clue for the 24th. This is gonna be fun to unpack! Definitely a step up from previous years!

Thanks @Matthew: and @Allan Taylor: for the tips!

Seth Cohen
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