Linked Questions
12 questions linked to/from Let's write a proper "Read Me First"
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Is there anything good to know (that isn't already said to the user / written down on some page)? [duplicate]
I'm very new to Puzzling. Are there any unwritten rules, stuff, or anything related that is good to know? (Especially about how to structure a puzzle when posting but all tips are helpful.)
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Code Puzzles: What (Not) To Do?
Here's a code. Can you crack it?
fw8904730983kf89023ncweamnfiope20tmi9b6m89ny327nery895mbi9tm0ei09x2e1m3y8n2
Good luck!
When a puzzle looks like this… AUGH.
I believe that the main purpose ...
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A collection of Puzzling Tools
This post is a community-wiki compilation of useful puzzle tools and websites.
If you find some useful source, please edit the according answer post to add it.
Also add a short description, please.
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When should I add hints to my puzzle?
Hints can be a valuable part of a good puzzle, but there are many examples on site where improper use of so-called 'hints' really degrades quality of the individual puzzle or the site as a whole.
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Are math-textbook-style problems on topic?
There's been some recent questions on the site that are problems from math textbooks, or problems in that style.
Doubt : Pokemon Hunter and the Rogue Brook
Groups of Farmers
Cows eat too much
Who is ...
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Number-Sequence Puzzles: What (Not) To Do?
Similar to Code Puzzles: What (Not) To Do? as this is a genre which I feel also drastically needs improvement.
1, 6, 3, 8, 5, 10, 7, 12, ?, ?
What are the next two numbers in this sequence?
I have ...
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Can I make up puzzles for the site?
I'm new to Puzzling and figured I would get started by posting a puzzle.
I read through the tour, and it says this:
Ask about...
Specific questions about the creation and solving of puzzles
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The end of open-ended puzzles
Consensus has been reached.
I say this on Rubio's authority - the contents of this post are considered to be a part of the definition of this site's scope.
So, I posted this open-ended puzzle a ...
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Partial Answers and "List-of-Clues" puzzles
Puzzling is unique across the SE network for allowing "partial answers" -- that is, answers that aren't full answers to the questions, but just make some progress towards answering it. But recently, I'...
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'What is an XYZ item™?' Puzzles: What (Not) To Do?
Related: Code Puzzles: What (Not) To Do? and Number-Sequence Puzzles: What (Not) To Do?
What is a Duplicate Word™?
Duplicate Words™, Non-Duplicate Words™
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How do we want to use our meta FAQ?
As far as I know, this isn't something that's ever really been talked about. We've got a potentially extremely useful resource on Puzzling Meta: the faq tag. But I'm not sure how we should use it. ...
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Interactive puzzles?
Could "interactive puzzles" ever be on topic here?
An "interactive puzzle", can be for example a puzzle that is being run as a HTML5 project inside the web browser. (Or needs to be simulated in some ...
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