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Puzzle 617 


all matchstick puzzles

Can you make this equation correct by moving exactly one matchstick?

19 + 93 = 96

Note: this puzzle is not interactive, and the matchsticks cannot be moved. The matchstick layouts for each digit are:

Default Digits

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Puzzle 618 


What word comes next in this sequence:

penguin · umbrella · zebra · zip · llama · egg · ?
Choose from:

salt, pen, ark, glass

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Puzzle 619 


Complete this grid with the digits 1 to 6 to make the sum correct.

Perform each mathematical operation in the order shown, from left to right, so 1 + 2 x 3 is treated as (1 + 2) x 3 = 9.

Consecutive numbers are not next to each other, there is no ÷ 1, and at no point is a decimal or a fraction used.

?+?-?x?/?x?=50

Note: this puzzle is not interactive, and the squares cannot be clicked.

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Puzzle 620 


Below, you will find 10 seven-letter words, with only their endings remaining.

Can you find the words?
----igy ----aoh ----erg ----ynx ----lth ----mox ----ovy ----esh ----awe ----ipt

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