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I was travelling from Chesterton to Newcastle recently when I came across a sign which had fallen off its post at the crossroads.

It was marked to Newcastle, Chesterton, Knutton and Silverdale.

Unfortunately I didn't know which road to take to Newcastle and had hoped the sign would help.

Luckily I had a brainwave which helped me put the sign back pointing correctly to Newcastle.

What was my idea?

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Moving up or right, what is the largest total you can make, using the mathematical signs along the way?

+	4	−	2	+	2
2	+	2	−	2	+
−	1	+	2	−	4
2	−	1	+	1	−
+	1	−	2	+	3
3	+	3	−	4	+

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

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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Can you replace both sets of dashes with the same common 3-letter word to make two valid words?
s--- and ---ped

How many answers can you find?

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I have a bottle and a straw which cost me 60 pence. The bottle cost 10 pence more than the straw. What does each item cost?

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