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Check a mystery against every clue

Reject a theory if even one reliable clue contradicts it.

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Your puzzle

One of four fictional volunteers returned a brass token. The returner is the only person matching every clue. The candidate log is complete and accurate for this puzzle. Check the whole record rather than choosing the first partial match.

  1. The returner arrived before 4:15.
  2. The returner used the east door.
  3. The returner did not carry a box.
  4. Exactly one listed person returned the token.
Complete candidate log
PersonArrivalDoorBox?
Ari4:05EastYes
Bo4:10WestNo
Cleo4:20EastNo
Dev4:12EastNo

Copy the conditions

Check every candidate against all conditions

Name each contradiction

Verify the survivor

Test the changed cutoff

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