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Posted by cascadejames
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11/23/2008
13:14:21

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Subject: Nov. 22 contest puzzle

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Couldn't solve this one, and I see I was not alone. Are solutions to the old puzzles posted
somewhere?

Posted by algol
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11/23/2008
15:08:12

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Puzzle solution

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Go to the puzzle in question, click on the "All Moves Graph" listed under the Options and the solution will be revealed.

Posted by cascadejames
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11/23/2008
19:17:50

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Thanks!

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Like all puzzles, it's so simple when you see the solution demonstrated.
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