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Puzzle 777 


Fill in the missing numbers with the digits 1 to 9. A diamond shape in the middle means that the four numbers around it add to 20.

Each uses a different way to add to 20, if there is already 1 + 3 + 7 + 9, then there will not be another using the digits 1, 3, 7 and 9 (in any order).

The same digit isn't allowed to touch, even diagonally.

Puzzle Copyright © Elliott Line
This puzzle appeared in Mensa's EnigmaSig (195.08) and is used with permission.

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Puzzle 778 


I recently gave a new carriage clock to my friend for a very special birthday.

However, as usual with my presents, it was quite useless as it loses 6 minutes every hour.

I set it using my own accurate clock at midnight, and the clock now shows 10:12am.

I know that it stopped 2 hours ago, so what is the correct time now?

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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Puzzle 779 


Using all of the letters A to Z, each once only, complete these common words. There are currently 8 different answers, can you find them all?
-e--a -ui-ar --ick -a- bo- -owe- -on-ey -el ra- ---kage --ll mo-- -eap -eep -un

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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Puzzle 780 


If I buy a melon and a coconut, the cost will be £1.19.

If I buy a melon and a pineapple, the cost will be £1.45.

If I buy a coconut and a pineapple, the cost will be £1.40.

What are the individual prices?

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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