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Puzzle 81 


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

99 - 36 = 21

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 82 


Find three common nine-letter words that can be formed on an upside-down calculator.

Assuming you have one of the old-fashioned calculators that can show 9 digits!

What is the longest word which could be formed?

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Puzzle 83 


Can you find a word that can suffix (go after) each of these letters:

re deva rein over inter under

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Puzzle 84 


The legendary BrainBashers calendar has had a small problem.

Here is a listing showing the number of days in each month:
January    73
February   83
March      51
April      52
May        31
June       42
July       41
August     63
September  ?

Using the same rules, how many days are in September?

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