Riddles, one at a time
Shape Sudoku
Which of the six shapes fits the ? cell?
Start with the box that has the most shapes.
DIAMOND
Solve the whole grid: only a diamond fits there.
Sun Gate to Moon Gate
Fewest days from sun to moon?
13 DAYS
Two oases then a tower: 3 + 5 + 2 + 3 = 13.
Glass Overlay: Lines Cancel
Which card completes the grid?
Lines that appear on both cards disappear; all the other lines stay.
B
In each row, lines on both cards cancel and the rest stay. Row 3 gives card B.
One Is Mirrored
Which tile is a mirror image?
E
Turn every tile upright: only E faces the wrong way.
Split 8 Litres
Fewest pours to share it 4 L and 4 L?
Only the 8 L and 5 L jugs can end with 4 L. Use the 3 L jug as a measure.
7 pours
8→5, 5→3, 3→8, 5→3, 8→5, 5→3, 3→8: 4 L and 4 L.
The Brass Grilles
Read the holes row by row. Which grille shows a real word, and what is it?
B: MAPLE
Read the holes row by row, left to right.