Puzzle 569
Which letter comes next in this sequence:
A K Q J {?}
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This is quite a common list.
Answer
T.
The first letters of playing cards in descending order of value.
Puzzle 570
What are the next three letters in this sequence:
HDD
TMRUTC
TCSO
TMRD
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This is a well known nursery rhyme.
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HDD.
The initial letters from the nursery rhyme, Hickory Dickory Dock.
Hickory, dickory, dock,
The mouse ran up the clock,
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down,
Hickory, dickory, dock.
Puzzle 571
James, Simon, Ian, and William all like walking.
But Dave, Steven, Alan, and Alastair do not.
Does Adrian?
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Look at the number of letters in each of the names.
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No.
Those that like walking have an odd number of letters in their name.
Puzzle 572
What is the minimum number of queens required on a chessboard such that all squares are attacked?
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Try this with a real board.
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5 queens are required.
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