Run 2025-12-11T19-53-35_gpt5.2
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State advanced (1)
814 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 814
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:53:40.073668+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: FOUR-LETTER WORDS, HISTAMINE, SWEARING, CHRISTMAS, HERRING, NECKLACE, PROFANITY, MOUSE, HOUSE, PLEATHER VEST, MESH SHIRT, EARRING, MYSTERY, EXPLETIVES, STIRRING, OUROBOROS
prompt: 562
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:53:40.074156+00:00
Show thinking
Several entries point to the idea of “cussing”: SWEARING is the act, while PROFANITY, EXPLETIVES, and FOUR-LETTER WORDS are common terms for swear words.
<guess> FOUR-LETTER WORDS, SWEARING, PROFANITY, EXPLETIVES </guess> <confidence> 0.94 </confidence>
completion: 420 · cost: $0.006863
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:53:51.895090+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 758
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:53:51.895552+00:00
Show thinking
These four words fit a very specific, well-known line: from “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” — “all through the HOUSE / Not a creature was STIRRING, not even a MOUSE” (on the night before CHRISTMAS).
<guess> CHRISTMAS, HOUSE, STIRRING, MOUSE </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 1,162 · cost: $0.017594
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:54:11.522283+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 968
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:54:11.522742+00:00
Show thinking
Look for a hidden/common prefix pattern: HISTAMINE starts with “HIS”, MYSTERY starts with “MY”, HERRING starts with “HER”, and OUROBOROS starts with “OUR” — all possessive pronouns embedded at the beginning of the word.
<guess> HISTAMINE, HERRING, MYSTERY, OUROBOROS </guess> <confidence> 0.87 </confidence>
completion: 2,352 · cost: $0.034622
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:54:16.651224+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,196
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:54:16.651780+00:00
Show thinking
The remaining four are all things you can wear: two are jewelry (NECKLACE, EARRING) and two are clothing items (PLEATHER VEST, MESH SHIRT). With everything else already solved, these form the final set.
<guess> NECKLACE, EARRING, PLEATHER VEST, MESH SHIRT </guess> <confidence> 0.99 </confidence>
completion: 274 · cost: $0.005929
State advanced (2)
814 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,484 · completion: 4,208 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:36 · cost: $0.0650
State advanced (3)
817 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 817
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:54:24.872171+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: HAN, SINGLE, ZEST, JACK, SONG, KICK, RAM, STAG, MING, SOLO, TANG, ZING, BILLY, PUNCH, BUCK, FREE
prompt: 510
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:54:24.872628+00:00
Show thinking
I’m looking for a clean set with an unambiguous shared category. RAM, STAG, BUCK, and BILLY are all terms for male animals (ram = male sheep, stag/buck = male deer, billy = male goat). That’s a tight group with little risk of overlap.
<guess> RAM, STAG, BUCK, BILLY </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 1,222 · cost: $0.018000
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:54:33.357372+00:00
INCORRECT. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING
prompt: 754
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:54:33.357823+00:00
Show thinking
A very clear, self-contained set is the Chinese dynasties: HAN, TANG, SONG, and MING are all major imperial dynasties. This looks like an intended Connections group and shouldn’t overlap with the other words much.
<guess> HAN, TANG, SONG, MING </guess> <confidence> 0.98 </confidence>
completion: 1,022 · cost: $0.015627
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:54:42.782559+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 950
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:54:42.783141+00:00
Show thinking
With the dynasty set removed, I want a tight synonym cluster. ZEST, ZING, KICK, and PUNCH all commonly mean “oomph/pep/impact” (as in “this sauce has a kick,” “adds zing,” “gives it punch,” “adds zest”). That feels like a standard Connections-style category and uses four words that share that secondary meaning.
<guess> ZEST, ZING, KICK, PUNCH </guess> <confidence> 0.86 </confidence>
completion: 1,184 · cost: $0.018239
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:54:48.845084+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,208
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:54:48.845598+00:00
Show thinking
Remaining words are: SINGLE, JACK, RAM, STAG, SOLO, BILLY, BUCK, FREE. I see a strong “unaccompanied / unattached” set: SINGLE, SOLO, FREE, and STAG (as in “go stag,” meaning without a date/partner). That would leave JACK, RAM, BUCK, BILLY as male animal terms (jack = male donkey, etc.), which also fits neatly—so I’ll take the “unaccompanied” group first.
<guess> SINGLE, SOLO, FREE, STAG </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 712 · cost: $0.012082
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:54:50.438671+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,518
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:54:50.439286+00:00
Show thinking
Only four words remain: JACK, RAM, BUCK, BILLY. These are all names for male animals: jack (male donkey), ram (male sheep), buck (male deer/goat), billy (male goat). This must be the final category.
<guess> JACK, RAM, BUCK, BILLY </guess> <confidence> 0.93 </confidence> </final>
completion: 190 · cost: $0.005317
State advanced (4)
817 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 4,940 · completion: 4,330 · guesses: 5 · correct: 0 · time: 00:25 · cost: $0.0693
State advanced (5)
825 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 825
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:54:57.656216+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: PRINCIPAL, NICKEL, BILL, PERSONAL, SECRET, INNER, KEY, SOLDIER, MAJOR, CRITICAL, POUND, PRIVATE, STERLING, DOLLAR, WON, WING
prompt: 514
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:54:57.656681+00:00
Show thinking
Several of these words cluster around the idea of being “not public” or “belonging to an individual” (as opposed to shared/common): PRIVATE, PERSONAL, SECRET, and INNER all fit that theme cleanly and are unlikely to belong to a more specific competing set.
<guess> PRIVATE, PERSONAL, SECRET, INNER </guess> <confidence> 0.86 </confidence>
completion: 794 · cost: $0.012016
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:55:06.358357+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 720
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:55:06.358825+00:00
Show thinking
A tight set of synonyms meaning “most important/primary” stands out: KEY, MAJOR, PRINCIPAL, and CRITICAL all commonly describe something essential or of greatest importance. This seems cleaner than trying to force currencies or other themes at this stage.
<guess> KEY, MAJOR, PRINCIPAL, CRITICAL </guess> <confidence> 0.90 </confidence>
completion: 926 · cost: $0.014224
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:55:21.867121+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 922
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:55:21.867738+00:00
Show thinking
With the remaining eight, one very clean set is currencies/monetary units: DOLLAR, POUND, STERLING, and WON. (That would also leave NICKEL, BILL, SOLDIER, WING, which all pair naturally with “BUFFALO ___”.)
<guess> DOLLAR, POUND, STERLING, WON </guess> <confidence> 0.94 </confidence>
completion: 1,348 · cost: $0.020486
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:55:23.362697+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,144
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:55:23.363199+00:00
Show thinking
The remaining four must be the last category: NICKEL, BILL, SOLDIER, and WING each forms a common phrase with “BUFFALO” (buffalo nickel, Buffalo Bill, buffalo soldier, Buffalo wing).
<guess> NICKEL, BILL, SOLDIER, WING </guess> <confidence> 0.98 </confidence> </final>
completion: 172 · cost: $0.004410
State advanced (6)
825 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,300 · completion: 3,240 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:25 · cost: $0.0511
State advanced (7)
836 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 836
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:55:31.778436+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: SHAR PEI, PEPPER, TALK, LITTER, POTATO, TOOTH, SPRINKLE, PICTURE, SCATTER, FLICK, FEATURE, PRUNE, FILM, CREPE PAPER, BRAIN, SIXTEEN
prompt: 530
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:55:31.778886+00:00
Show thinking
Several words clearly point to “wrinkled/creased” things: SHAR PEI is a famously wrinkly dog breed; PRUNE is a wrinkled dried fruit; BRAIN has folds/wrinkles; and CREPE PAPER is intentionally crinkled.
<guess> SHAR PEI, PRUNE, BRAIN, CREPE PAPER </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 1,072 · cost: $0.015935
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:55:38.622576+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 748
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:55:38.623060+00:00
Show thinking
A tight set of synonyms for a movie: FILM, FLICK, FEATURE, and PICTURE can all mean a motion picture.
<guess> FILM, FLICK, FEATURE, PICTURE </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 600 · cost: $0.009709
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:55:43.938285+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 902
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:55:43.938749+00:00
Show thinking
PEPPER, SPRINKLE, SCATTER, and LITTER all function as verbs meaning “to distribute or strew about” (e.g., pepper the page with notes; sprinkle with salt; scatter seeds; litter the ground).
<guess> PEPPER, SPRINKLE, SCATTER, LITTER </guess> <confidence> 0.93 </confidence>
completion: 450 · cost: $0.007879
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:55:49.135607+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,104
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:55:49.136179+00:00
Show thinking
The remaining four all pair with “SWEET”: sweet talk, sweet potato, sweet tooth, sweet sixteen.
<guess> TALK, POTATO, TOOTH, SIXTEEN </guess> <confidence> 0.99 </confidence>
completion: 460 · cost: $0.008372
State advanced (8)
836 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,284 · completion: 2,582 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:17 · cost: $0.0419
State advanced (9)
818 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 818
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:55:55.520134+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: BLEW, JAZZ, BURST, FORECAST, READ, CALL, SPLIT, BROKE, WIGHT, CHORAL, DIVINE, AMERICANA, SPECTER, RAP, SHADE, SPIRIT
prompt: 524
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:55:55.520595+00:00
Show thinking
Look for a tight synonym set: WIGHT, SPECTER, SPIRIT, and SHADE are all terms used to mean a ghost/phantom (an apparition or lingering soul). This seems like a clean, non-overlapping category compared to the others.
<guess> WIGHT, SPECTER, SPIRIT, SHADE </guess> <confidence> 0.94 </confidence>
completion: 648 · cost: $0.009989
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:56:00.419914+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 734
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:56:00.420485+00:00
Show thinking
From the remaining words, FORECAST and DIVINE both directly mean “predict.” READ can mean interpret signs to predict (e.g., “read the tea leaves”), and CALL can mean make a prediction/judgment (“I call it a win”). That gives a coherent “predict” category without using any already-solved ghost words.
<guess> FORECAST, DIVINE, READ, CALL </guess> <confidence> 0.88 </confidence>
completion: 704 · cost: $0.011140
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:56:05.643294+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 966
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:56:05.643734+00:00
Show thinking
Remaining words split cleanly into: - Verbs meaning “to break/rupture” in past tense: BLEW (blew up), BURST, SPLIT, BROKE. - Music genres/styles: JAZZ, RAP, AMERICANA, CHORAL. I’ll take the “break/rupture” set first since it’s the most synonym-tight.
<guess> BLEW, BURST, SPLIT, BROKE </guess> <confidence> 0.93 </confidence>
completion: 388 · cost: $0.007123
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:56:06.945023+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,222
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:56:06.945478+00:00
Show thinking
Only four words remain, so they must form the last category. JAZZ, RAP, AMERICANA, and CHORAL are all music genres/styles.
<guess> JAZZ, RAP, AMERICANA, CHORAL </guess> <confidence> 0.99 </confidence>
completion: 146 · cost: $0.004182
State advanced (10)
818 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,446 · completion: 1,886 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:11 · cost: $0.0324
State advanced (11)
829 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 829
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:56:10.610565+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: STREET, NEIGHBORHOOD, STUFF, KANGAROO, FLAG, WEDGE, RENEGE, BACKPEDAL, ABOUT-FACE, WIND CHIME, FLIP-FLOP, PINWHEEL, VANE, SHOEHORN, RAINBOW, JAM
prompt: 550
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:56:10.611061+00:00
Show thinking
These four all describe reversing course or changing one’s stance: to backtrack, turn around, go back on a promise, or switch positions.
<guess> BACKPEDAL, ABOUT-FACE, RENEGE, FLIP-FLOP </guess> <confidence> 0.88 </confidence>
completion: 448 · cost: $0.007234
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:56:18.387866+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 722
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:56:18.388434+00:00
Show thinking
Looking at the remaining words, FLAG, PINWHEEL, VANE, and WIND CHIME are all items that are typically moved/animated by the wind (flutter, spin, point, chime). That feels like a clean Connections set.
<guess> FLAG, PINWHEEL, VANE, WIND CHIME </guess> <confidence> 0.86 </confidence>
completion: 1,018 · cost: $0.015515
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:56:24.153418+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 924
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:56:24.153885+00:00
Show thinking
With the remaining words, JAM, STUFF, WEDGE, and SHOEHORN can all be used as verbs meaning “to force/pack something into a tight space” (jam it in, stuff it in, wedge it in, shoehorn it in). That leaves STREET, NEIGHBORHOOD, RAINBOW, KANGAROO, which also look like TV-title words (Sesame Street, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Reading Rainbow, Captain Kangaroo).
<guess> JAM, SHOEHORN, STUFF, WEDGE </guess> <confidence> 0.91 </confidence>
completion: 728 · cost: $0.011809
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:56:27.212730+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,226
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:56:27.213246+00:00
Show thinking
Only four words remain, so they must form the last category. STREET and NEIGHBORHOOD pair naturally, and RAINBOW and KANGAROO seem unrelated unless they’re all TV show titles/parts of titles: Sesame Street, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Reading Rainbow, Captain Kangaroo.
<guess> KANGAROO, NEIGHBORHOOD, RAINBOW, STREET </guess> <confidence> 0.93 </confidence>
completion: 212 · cost: $0.005113
State advanced (12)
829 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,422 · completion: 2,406 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:16 · cost: $0.0397
State advanced (13)
314 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 314
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:56:33.943235+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: BOWLINE, POLE, HURDLE, SHEEPSHANK, HORSEFEATHERS, BATON, CROCK, GOATEE, HAMMER, HOGWASH, HITCH, BUNK, BEND, PITCHFORK, HORNS, TAIL
prompt: 548
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:56:33.943706+00:00
Show thinking
Several of these are slang terms meaning “nonsense” or “rubbish.” HORSEFEATHERS, HOGWASH, BUNK, and CROCK all fit that definition cleanly as a set of four.
<guess> HORSEFEATHERS, HOGWASH, BUNK, CROCK </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 642 · cost: $0.009947
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:56:43.057438+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 752
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:56:43.057948+00:00
Show thinking
BOWLINE, SHEEPSHANK, HITCH, and BEND are all ropework terms referring to types of knots (or knot classes).
<guess> BOWLINE, SHEEPSHANK, HITCH, BEND </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 796 · cost: $0.012460
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:56:46.974223+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 920
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:56:46.974678+00:00
Show thinking
POLE, HURDLE, BATON, and HAMMER all tie to track-and-field events/equipment: pole vault (POLE), hurdles (HURDLE), relay (BATON), and hammer throw (HAMMER).
<guess> POLE, HURDLE, BATON, HAMMER </guess> <confidence> 0.88 </confidence>
completion: 528 · cost: $0.009002
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:56:49.423939+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,124
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:56:49.424444+00:00
Show thinking
The remaining four all associate with a classic “devil” depiction/costume: HORNS and TAIL as body features, PITCHFORK as the prop, and GOATEE as the pointed facial hair often shown on devils.
<guess> GOATEE, PITCHFORK, HORNS, TAIL </guess> <confidence> 0.83 </confidence>
completion: 312 · cost: $0.006335
State advanced (14)
314 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,344 · completion: 2,278 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:15 · cost: $0.0377
State advanced (15)
816 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 816
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:56:55.096700+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: ORGANISM, STRING LIGHTS, AIRBRUSH, FIX, ANGEL, SPREADSHEET, CANDY CANE, PAMPLEMOUSSE, CORNICHON, SOLAR PANEL, VINAIGRETTE, HONEYCOMB, PHOTOSHOP, TOUCH UP, PAIN, TINSEL
prompt: 562
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:56:55.097228+00:00
Show thinking
I’m grouping together words that are French terms commonly used for foods/condiments: “pamplemousse” (grapefruit), “cornichon” (pickle), “vinaigrette” (dressing), and “pain” (bread).
<guess> PAMPLEMOUSSE, CORNICHON, VINAIGRETTE, PAIN </guess> <confidence> 0.86 </confidence>
completion: 784 · cost: $0.011959
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:56:59.849141+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 784
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:56:59.849652+00:00
Show thinking
With the remaining words, I see a clear cluster around photo/image retouching or correcting: “PHOTOSHOP” and “AIRBRUSH” are editing methods/tools, and both “TOUCH UP” and “FIX” are verbs meaning to correct/improve an image (or appearance). This set feels like a tight, standard Connections category.
<guess> AIRBRUSH, PHOTOSHOP, TOUCH UP, FIX </guess> <confidence> 0.83 </confidence>
completion: 626 · cost: $0.010136
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:57:05.452729+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,032
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:57:05.453275+00:00
Show thinking
From the remaining words, four strongly fit “Christmas decorations/ornaments”: STRING LIGHTS and TINSEL are classic tree/holiday decor, ANGEL is a common tree-topper ornament, and CANDY CANE is a typical holiday decoration (hung on trees, used in displays).
<guess> STRING LIGHTS, TINSEL, ANGEL, CANDY CANE </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 520 · cost: $0.009086
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:57:08.977181+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,262
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:57:08.977722+00:00
Show thinking
The four remaining words all connect via “made of cells” / “has cells”: an ORGANISM is composed of cells; a SPREADSHEET is made of cells; a SOLAR PANEL is made of solar cells; a HONEYCOMB has hexagonal cells.
<guess> ORGANISM, SPREADSHEET, SOLAR PANEL, HONEYCOMB </guess> <confidence> 0.97 </confidence> </final>
completion: 314 · cost: $0.006605
State advanced (16)
816 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,640 · completion: 2,244 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:13 · cost: $0.0378
State advanced (17)
834 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 834
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:57:16.611789+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: EASE, ENCORE, ORCA, CROSSWORD, AREA, EXCALIBUR, OREO, PERIMETER, LUXOR, ARIA, VOLUME, AYES, DOMINO, ARS, OWES, LENGTH
prompt: 528
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:57:16.612347+00:00
Show thinking
Scan for a clean, unambiguous set of four. AREA, VOLUME, LENGTH, and PERIMETER are all standard mathematical measurements (2D measure, 3D measure, 1D measure, and boundary measure). They fit a single clear category without overlap needed from other plausible themes.
<guess> AREA, VOLUME, LENGTH, PERIMETER </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 938 · cost: $0.014056
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:57:20.595913+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 750
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:57:20.596473+00:00
Show thinking
Look for a tight set among remaining words. ORCA, OREO, and DOMINO are all strongly associated with black-and-white coloring; CROSSWORD grids are also characteristically black-and-white. This forms a clean “black-and-white things” category of four with minimal ambiguity.
<guess> ORCA, OREO, DOMINO, CROSSWORD </guess> <confidence> 0.84 </confidence>
completion: 398 · cost: $0.006884
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:57:26.934147+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 968
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:57:26.934667+00:00
Show thinking
Remaining words: EASE, ENCORE, EXCALIBUR, LUXOR, ARIA, AYES, ARS, OWES. ENCORE, ARIA, LUXOR, and EXCALIBUR are all Las Vegas Strip resorts/casinos (Encore at Wynn, Aria, Luxor, Excalibur). That’s a very specific shared category, leaving the other four to form the last set.
<guess> ARIA, ENCORE, EXCALIBUR, LUXOR </guess> <confidence> 0.93 </confidence>
completion: 634 · cost: $0.010570
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:57:29.236351+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,248
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:57:29.236900+00:00
Show thinking
Only four words remain: EASE, AYES, ARS, OWES. These look like verb forms: EASE (relaxes/lessens), AYES (votes yes), ARS (burns, as in “the house ars” in Scots/poetic usage), OWES (is indebted). With nothing else left, they must be the final category.
<guess> EASE, AYES, ARS, OWES </guess> <confidence> 0.66 </confidence>
completion: 228 · cost: $0.005376
State advanced (18)
834 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,494 · completion: 2,198 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:12 · cost: $0.0369
State advanced (19)
840 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 840
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:57:34.306551+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: BACKDOOR, ICE BREAKERS, HORSESHOE, AEGIS, TROJAN HORSE, EXTRA, PROTECTION, LIGHTNING BOLT, GUARD, FLEUR-DE-LIS, BUFFALO, ORBIT, VIRUS, WORM, TRIDENT, SHIELD
prompt: 548
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:57:34.307061+00:00
Show thinking
Several words are clearly related to cybersecurity/malware types or attack vectors: a TROJAN HORSE disguises itself as legitimate software, a VIRUS self-replicates by infecting files, a WORM self-replicates across systems, and a BACKDOOR provides unauthorized access. These four form a clean set.
<guess> BACKDOOR, TROJAN HORSE, VIRUS, WORM </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 472 · cost: $0.007567
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:57:42.967768+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 786
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:57:42.968274+00:00
Show thinking
From the remaining words, AEGIS literally means “shield/protection,” and SHIELD, GUARD, and PROTECTION are all direct terms for defense. This looks like the cleanest next set, distinct from the gum/candy brands and NFL logo symbols also present.
<guess> AEGIS, GUARD, PROTECTION, SHIELD </guess> <confidence> 0.91 </confidence>
completion: 740 · cost: $0.011735
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:57:49.915003+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 998
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:57:49.915460+00:00
Show thinking
ICE BREAKERS, EXTRA, ORBIT, and TRIDENT are all chewing gum/mint brands commonly found at checkout counters. That makes a tight, unambiguous set of four. The remaining four then align with NFL team symbols.
<guess> ICE BREAKERS, EXTRA, ORBIT, TRIDENT </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 692 · cost: $0.011435
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:57:51.593781+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,194
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:57:51.594323+00:00
Show thinking
The four remaining words—HORSESHOE, FLEUR-DE-LIS, BUFFALO, and LIGHTNING BOLT—are all prominent symbols used as NFL team logos: Colts (horseshoe), Saints (fleur-de-lis), Bills (buffalo), and Chargers (lightning bolt).
<guess> BUFFALO, FLEUR-DE-LIS, HORSESHOE, LIGHTNING BOLT </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence> </final>
completion: 224 · cost: $0.005226
State advanced (20)
840 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,526 · completion: 2,128 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:17 · cost: $0.0360
State advanced (21)
475 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 475
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:58:04.611620+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: CROSS, HOUSE, STICK, LODGE, REMOTE, DEED, WEDGE, BIRTH, TOKEN, PLANT, COMPOUND, BLEND, HYBRID, HOTEL, CRUISE, QUALITY
prompt: 520
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:58:04.612119+00:00
Show thinking
Several words clearly relate to combining or mixing things: BLEND and COMPOUND are direct “combine/mix” terms, HYBRID is something formed from a mix of types, and CROSS can mean crossbreeding to create a hybrid. That set looks like a clean category of “mixtures/combination via mixing or breeding.”
<guess> CROSS, BLEND, COMPOUND, HYBRID </guess> <confidence> 0.78 </confidence>
completion: 1,294 · cost: $0.019026
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:58:15.950924+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 762
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:58:15.951424+00:00
Show thinking
Look for a shared word that can pair with multiple remaining options. “CONTROL” forms common phrases with several: REMOTE CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL, QUALITY CONTROL, and BIRTH CONTROL. That’s a tight, standard Connections-style set.
<guess> REMOTE, CRUISE, QUALITY, BIRTH </guess> <confidence> 0.91 </confidence>
completion: 1,248 · cost: $0.018805
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:58:28.836211+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 960
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:58:28.836662+00:00
Show thinking
With the remaining words, one very clean set is MONOPOLY components: you buy properties and get a DEED, you build HOUSEs and HOTELs, and each player chooses a TOKEN. That leaves LODGE/STICK/WEDGE/PLANT for the last group.
<guess> HOUSE, HOTEL, TOKEN, DEED </guess> <confidence> 0.93 </confidence>
completion: 1,518 · cost: $0.022932
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:58:33.181414+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,170
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:58:33.181888+00:00
Show thinking
All four remaining words share a “force/place firmly” meaning: you can STICK something somewhere, LODGE it in place, WEDGE it in tightly, or PLANT it firmly (e.g., plant your feet, plant a flag). That seems like the intended final category.
<guess> STICK, LODGE, WEDGE, PLANT </guess> <confidence> 0.86 </confidence>
completion: 436 · cost: $0.008152
State advanced (22)
475 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,412 · completion: 4,496 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:28 · cost: $0.0689
State advanced (23)
827 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 827
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:58:36.982658+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: CARPET, TILE, CHEMISTRY, WAILER, LAMINATE, BANSHEE, FIREWORKS, SPARK, HEARTBREAKER, BANK, WOOD, PIP, CONNECTION, SHORE, COAST, STRAND
prompt: 532
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:58:36.983150+00:00
Show thinking
These four all refer to common types/materials of flooring surfaces used in homes or buildings, making a clean, unambiguous category.
<guess> CARPET, TILE, LAMINATE, WOOD </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 500 · cost: $0.007931
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:58:43.304345+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 690
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:58:43.304843+00:00
Show thinking
I’m grouping words that all mean the land along the edge of a body of water (synonyms/near-synonyms). “Bank” fits in the sense of a riverbank.
<guess> BANK, COAST, SHORE, STRAND </guess> <confidence> 0.89 </confidence>
completion: 766 · cost: $0.011931
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:58:55.994532+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 866
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:58:55.995041+00:00
Show thinking
Remaining words are: CHEMISTRY, WAILER, BANSHEE, FIREWORKS, SPARK, HEARTBREAKER, PIP, CONNECTION. “Pips,” “Wailers,” “Banshees,” and “Heartbreakers” are all famous plural group names that appear in artist billing of the form “___ and the ___” (Gladys Knight and the Pips; Bob Marley and the Wailers; Siouxsie and the Banshees; Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers). That set feels very tight and specific.
<guess> PIP, WAILER, BANSHEE, HEARTBREAKER </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 1,506 · cost: $0.022600
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:58:57.478321+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,214
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:58:57.478773+00:00
Show thinking
The only words left are CHEMISTRY, CONNECTION, FIREWORKS, SPARK. These all describe interpersonal “click”/attraction or the feeling of things working well together (spark, chemistry, connection, fireworks).
<guess> CHEMISTRY, CONNECTION, FIREWORKS, SPARK </guess> <confidence> 0.86 </confidence>
completion: 168 · cost: $0.004476
State advanced (24)
827 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,302 · completion: 2,940 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:20 · cost: $0.0469
State advanced (25)
351 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 351
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:59:14.827449+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: PUMP, CHOICE, SPEAK, STEAM, DOWN, WAFFLE, SHAKE, FLAT, HEEL, QUARTER, SAY, TIRE, WHOLE, VOTE, VOICE, NATURAL
prompt: 522
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:59:14.828038+00:00
Show thinking
I’m looking for a clean, unambiguous set of four. DOWN, HEEL, SHAKE, and SPEAK all work as common dog-training commands, forming a tight category with no extra words needed.
<guess> DOWN, HEEL, SHAKE, SPEAK </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 2,002 · cost: $0.028941
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:59:22.413297+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 708
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:59:22.413740+00:00
Show thinking
With the remaining words, I see a clear music-notation group: FLAT and NATURAL are accidentals, and QUARTER and WHOLE are note durations. These four fit tightly as common musical markings/notes.
<guess> FLAT, NATURAL, QUARTER, WHOLE </guess> <confidence> 0.86 </confidence>
completion: 888 · cost: $0.013671
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:59:42.802293+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 902
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:59:42.802819+00:00
Show thinking
Remaining words: PUMP, CHOICE, STEAM, WAFFLE, TIRE, VOTE, VOICE, SAY. A tight set is words that commonly precede “IRON”: - PUMP iron (lift weights) - STEAM iron - TIRE iron - WAFFLE iron That uses four cleanly and leaves the other four to likely form the last category.
<guess> PUMP, STEAM, TIRE, WAFFLE </guess> <confidence> 0.78 </confidence>
completion: 1,980 · cost: $0.029299
PROMPT2025-12-11T19:59:44.018476+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,168
RESPONSE2025-12-11T19:59:44.019049+00:00
Show thinking
The remaining words are CHOICE, VOTE, VOICE, SAY. All relate to expressing an opinion or preference: you have a say, you have a voice, you cast a vote, you make a choice.
<guess> CHOICE, VOTE, VOICE, SAY </guess> <confidence> 0.84 </confidence>
completion: 162 · cost: $0.004312
State advanced (26)
351 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,300 · completion: 5,032 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:29 · cost: $0.0762
State advanced (27)
838 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 838
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:00:00.215888+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: POOL, LIGHT, WHISK, BLONDE, DIM, WORD, SUN, CREAM, BLACK, PALE, FAINT, POLAR, WHIP, BROWN, RICE, BEAT
prompt: 514
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:00:00.216394+00:00
Show thinking
Several of these are cooking verbs meaning to mix/foam something by agitating it vigorously: WHISK, WHIP, and BEAT are direct synonyms in recipes, and CREAM is also a standard recipe instruction (to “cream” butter and sugar by beating).
<guess> WHISK, WHIP, BEAT, CREAM </guess> <confidence> 0.78 </confidence>
completion: 1,634 · cost: $0.023776
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:00:10.377183+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 722
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:00:10.377634+00:00
Show thinking
These four pair naturally with “BEAR” as distinct bear species/types: polar bear, black bear, brown bear, and sun bear.
<guess> POLAR, BLACK, BROWN, SUN </guess> <confidence> 0.93 </confidence>
completion: 1,220 · cost: $0.018343
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:00:37.531831+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 876
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:00:37.532344+00:00
Show thinking
These all form common phrases when preceded by “DIRTY”: dirty blonde, dirty word, dirty pool, dirty rice.
<guess> BLONDE, WORD, POOL, RICE </guess> <confidence> 0.88 </confidence>
completion: 2,946 · cost: $0.042777
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:00:39.336391+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,026
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:00:39.336866+00:00
Show thinking
The remaining words are LIGHT, DIM, PALE, FAINT. All describe low intensity/weakness of light or color (dim light, faint light; pale/faint as “not vivid”; “light” as not dark).
<guess> LIGHT, DIM, PALE, FAINT </guess> <confidence> 0.84 </confidence> </final>
completion: 172 · cost: $0.004203
State advanced (28)
838 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,138 · completion: 5,972 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:39 · cost: $0.0891
State advanced (29)
826 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 826
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:00:44.343087+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: WALL, DOWNING, DOOR, BEST, BEAT, FLEET, GATE, HATCH, KEY, MAIN, TOP, PORTAL, BETTER, SCALE, INSET, COMPASS
prompt: 512
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:00:44.343549+00:00
Show thinking
These four words all refer to an opening or passage used to enter/exit a space: a DOOR and GATE are common entry points, a HATCH is an access opening (often in a floor/ceiling), and a PORTAL is a doorway/entry (literal or figurative).
<guess> DOOR, GATE, HATCH, PORTAL </guess> <confidence> 0.87 </confidence>
completion: 504 · cost: $0.007952
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:00:57.567562+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 734
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:00:57.568048+00:00
Show thinking
Among the remaining words, KEY, SCALE, INSET, and COMPASS are all standard components you’d find on a map (legend/key, scale bar, inset map, compass rose).
<guess> KEY, SCALE, INSET, COMPASS </guess> <confidence> 0.93 </confidence>
completion: 1,796 · cost: $0.026429
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:01:05.254267+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 908
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:01:05.254709+00:00
Show thinking
WALL, DOWNING, FLEET, and MAIN can each precede “Street” as well-known street names/phrases: Wall Street, Downing Street, Fleet Street, Main Street. That cleanly uses four and leaves the remaining four to likely form the final set.
<guess> WALL, DOWNING, FLEET, MAIN </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 758 · cost: $0.012201
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:01:07.735416+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,126
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:01:07.735941+00:00
Show thinking
The remaining words are BEST, BEAT, BETTER, TOP. These all relate to surpassing/being superior: BEST and TOP are superlative “highest,” BETTER is comparative “more good,” and BEAT means to surpass/defeat.
<guess> BEST, BETTER, BEAT, TOP </guess> <confidence> 0.83 </confidence>
completion: 176 · cost: $0.004435
State advanced (30)
826 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,280 · completion: 3,234 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:23 · cost: $0.0510
State advanced (31)
246 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 246
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:01:21.759097+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: REFEREE, APOLLO, ECHO, SAILOR, PRINCESS, PRISONER, PARROT, FREEZE, GENIE, DROP, CANDLES, LAG, SAMURAI, FANTASTIC, MIME, MONKEY
prompt: 534
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:01:21.759607+00:00
Show thinking
Several words match common audio/video call or streaming issues: an audio “ECHO,” connection “LAG,” video “FREEZE,” and call “DROP.” These form a clean four-word set.
<guess> ECHO, LAG, FREEZE, DROP </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 1,846 · cost: $0.026779
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:01:35.486427+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 714
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:01:35.486887+00:00
Show thinking
With ECHO/LAG/FREEZE/DROP removed, a strong remaining cluster is characters from Disney’s *Aladdin*: the GENIE, the PRINCESS (Jasmine), the PARROT (Iago), and the MONKEY (Abu). These four fit tightly without overlap with the other words.
<guess> GENIE, PRINCESS, PARROT, MONKEY </guess> <confidence> 0.88 </confidence>
completion: 1,044 · cost: $0.015866
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:02:04.913569+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 944
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:02:04.914073+00:00
Show thinking
The cleanest set left is “Halloween costumes / dress-up roles”: REFEREE, SAILOR, SAMURAI, and MIME are all common, distinct costume ideas. The remaining four will then have to form the last category.
<guess> REFEREE, SAILOR, SAMURAI, MIME </guess> <confidence> 0.83 </confidence>
completion: 3,350 · cost: $0.048552
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:02:21.853439+00:00
INCORRECT. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING
prompt: 1,162
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:02:21.853916+00:00
Show thinking
Look for a tight set among the remaining 8. APOLLO, CANDLES, SAMURAI, and FANTASTIC each commonly pair with a number in a well-known title/phrase: *Apollo 13*, *Sixteen Candles*, *Seven Samurai*, *Fantastic Four*. That leaves REFEREE/SAILOR/PRISONER/MIME, which also seem to share a separate trait (likely “wear striped shirts”), so this guess should be safe.
<guess> APOLLO, CANDLES, SAMURAI, FANTASTIC </guess> <confidence> 0.91 </confidence>
completion: 1,820 · cost: $0.027513
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:02:26.955323+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,468
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:02:26.955788+00:00
Show thinking
The four remaining words all commonly depict someone wearing a striped shirt: a REFEREE (black/white stripes), a PRISONER (striped uniform), a MIME (often in a black-and-white striped top), and a SAILOR (traditional navy stripes). With all other groups solved, this is the only set left and it has a clear shared visual cue.
<guess> REFEREE, SAILOR, PRISONER, MIME </guess> <confidence> 0.96 </confidence>
completion: 566 · cost: $0.010493
State advanced (32)
246 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 4,822 · completion: 8,626 · guesses: 5 · correct: 0 · time: 01:05 · cost: $0.1292
State advanced (33)
841 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 841
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:02:35.934890+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: BRIEF, BABA, FLOAT, BOXER, PUNK, HOTEL, THONG, BOHEMIAN, CHAIN, HIPSTER, STAIRWAY, FLAPPER, TRICK, HANDLE, FOOL, PRANK
prompt: 522
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:02:35.935466+00:00
Show thinking
These four look like shorthand for iconic rock song titles: “Baba O’Riley,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Hotel California,” and “Stairway to Heaven.” Grouping them as classic rock songs should form a clean set of four.
<guess> BABA, BOHEMIAN, HOTEL, STAIRWAY </guess> <confidence> 0.84 </confidence>
completion: 810 · cost: $0.012254
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:02:43.647811+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 734
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:02:43.648323+00:00
Show thinking
Looking for a tight functional set: CHAIN, HANDLE, FLOAT, and FLAPPER are all parts inside a toilet tank (handle lifts the chain, which lifts the flapper; float controls the fill valve). That’s a classic four-item mechanical grouping.
<guess> CHAIN, FLOAT, FLAPPER, HANDLE </guess> <confidence> 0.93 </confidence>
completion: 684 · cost: $0.010861
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:02:48.395906+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 932
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:02:48.396400+00:00
Show thinking
From the remaining eight, BRIEF, BOXER, and THONG are clearly underwear types. HIPSTER is also a recognized underwear cut/style (hipster briefs). That makes a clean set of four, leaving TRICK/FOOL/PRANK/PUNK as the other group.
<guess> BOXER, BRIEF, HIPSTER, THONG </guess> <confidence> 0.91 </confidence>
completion: 444 · cost: $0.007847
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:02:50.008651+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,146
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:02:50.009163+00:00
Show thinking
Only four words remain: TRICK, FOOL, PRANK, PUNK. TRICK/PRANK are synonyms for a practical joke, and “punk” is to prank or con someone; “fool” is to deceive/trick someone. So they cluster as verbs meaning “to deceive/prank.”
<guess> FOOL, PRANK, PUNK, TRICK </guess> <confidence> 0.87 </confidence> </final>
completion: 208 · cost: $0.004917
State advanced (34)
841 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,334 · completion: 2,146 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:14 · cost: $0.0359
State advanced (35)
283 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 283
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:02:55.674040+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: BOLOGNESE, CREAMSICLE, SKYBOX, ASTROTURF, FUJIFILM, OLYMPUS, SCOREBOARD, JUMBOTRON, POLAROID, RUSHMORE, VENETIAN, NEAPOLITAN, PARMESAN, HASSELBLAD, JOURNEYMAN, KISSCAM
prompt: 572
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:02:55.674582+00:00
Show thinking
I’m looking for a clean set of four that share a single, unambiguous theme. BOLOGNESE, NEAPOLITAN, PARMESAN, and VENETIAN are all adjectives/names tied to Italian places or Italian cuisine styles (Bologna, Naples, Parma, Venice). That feels like a tight category compared to other possible clusters (camera brands, stadium features), so I’ll use these four together.
<guess> BOLOGNESE, NEAPOLITAN, PARMESAN, VENETIAN </guess> <confidence> 0.86 </confidence>
completion: 768 · cost: $0.011753
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:03:02.128417+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 862
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:03:02.128917+00:00
Show thinking
Remove the already-solved Italian-food/place adjectives. Among the remaining words, FUJIFILM, OLYMPUS, POLAROID, and HASSELBLAD are all photography/camera brands (film/camera makers). That’s a strong, specific set of four.
<guess> FUJIFILM, OLYMPUS, POLAROID, HASSELBLAD </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 544 · cost: $0.009125
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:03:09.417391+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,094
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:03:09.417847+00:00
Show thinking
With the camera brands and Italian terms already used, I look for another tight, obvious set. SKYBOX, SCOREBOARD, JUMBOTRON, and KISSCAM are all features/attractions you’d find at a sports stadium/arena (premium seating, display, big video screen, crowd-cam segment). That feels like the cleanest remaining category.
<guess> SKYBOX, SCOREBOARD, JUMBOTRON, KISSCAM </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 938 · cost: $0.015047
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:04:04.317243+00:00
INCORRECT. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING
prompt: 1,370
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:04:04.317720+00:00
Show thinking
My last attempt grouped “stadium things,” but KISSCAM might be the odd one out because it’s more of an in-game bit shown on the video board, not a physical stadium fixture like the others. A tighter set of four unmistakable stadium/ballpark features is: - ASTROTURF (playing surface) - SKYBOX (premium seating area) - SCOREBOARD (score display) - JUMBOTRON (giant video screen) That leaves CREAMSICLE, KISSCAM, RUSHMORE, JOURNEYMAN, which also looks promising as “words containing rock band names” (KISS, CREAM, RUSH, JOURNEY).
<guess> ASTROTURF, SKYBOX, SCOREBOARD, JUMBOTRON </guess> <confidence> 0.84 </confidence>
completion: 6,836 · cost: $0.098101
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:04:06.178047+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,756
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:04:06.178544+00:00
Show thinking
Remaining words are CREAMSICLE, KISSCAM, RUSHMORE, JOURNEYMAN. These each contain the name of a well-known rock band: CREAM (Creamsicle), KISS (Kisscam), RUSH (Rushmore), JOURNEY (Journeyman). That should be the final category.
<guess> CREAMSICLE, KISSCAM, RUSHMORE, JOURNEYMAN </guess> <confidence> 0.93 </confidence> </confidence>
completion: 226 · cost: $0.006237
State advanced (36)
283 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 5,654 · completion: 9,312 · guesses: 5 · correct: 0 · time: 01:10 · cost: $0.1403
State advanced (37)
832 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 832
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:04:14.581871+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: WING, DUCK, FRY, DIVE, DODGE, DIP, LARK, RAM, CHIP, ROCKET, SENATOR, LINCOLN, STAR, FLYER, SCRAPER, FORD
prompt: 520
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:04:14.582409+00:00
Show thinking
These four are all singular forms of well-known NHL team names: Anaheim Ducks, Philadelphia Flyers, Dallas Stars, and Ottawa Senators.
<guess> DUCK, FLYER, STAR, SENATOR </guess> <confidence> 0.86 </confidence>
completion: 862 · cost: $0.012978
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:04:22.341310+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 674
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:04:22.341855+00:00
Show thinking
These four are all automotive marques (or closely associated vehicle brands): Ford and Lincoln (Ford Motor Company), Dodge, and Ram (pickup brand historically tied to Dodge).
<guess> DODGE, FORD, LINCOLN, RAM </guess> <confidence> 0.84 </confidence>
completion: 620 · cost: $0.009860
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:04:55.524203+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 844
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:04:55.524676+00:00
Show thinking
A very clean set here is common sports-bar/snack foods: you can order wings, fries, chips, and dip together as typical appetizers/sides.
<guess> WING, FRY, CHIP, DIP </guess> <confidence> 0.93 </confidence>
completion: 3,724 · cost: $0.053613
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:05:04.544649+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,004
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:05:04.545152+00:00
Show thinking
Each of these forms a common compound word when preceded by “SKY”: SKYDIVE, SKYLARK, SKYROCKET, SKYSCRAPER.
<guess> DIVE, LARK, ROCKET, SCRAPER </guess> <confidence> 0.97 </confidence>
completion: 778 · cost: $0.012649
State advanced (38)
832 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,042 · completion: 5,984 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:49 · cost: $0.0891
State advanced (39)
831 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
Puzzle 831
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:05:09.655893+00:00
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. If invalid, you'll see available words and what went wrong. 5. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 mistakes allowed). RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your step-by-step reasoning process. Analyze the words, identify potential categories, consider connections, and explain your logic for the guess you're making.] </thinking> <guess> [EXACTLY four words, ALL CAPS, comma-separated] </guess> <confidence> [A number between 0.0 and 1.0 indicating your confidence in this guess] </confidence> Available words: TRAIL, TOWEL, CLIP, FIDGET, TIGER, SCORE, GRADE, RATE, BLUSH, DYE, MASCARA, NOSE, RANK, PACE, STOCKINGS, SWEAT
prompt: 522
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:05:09.656428+00:00
Show thinking
These four words all relate to evaluation or appraisal—ways to measure, assess, or place something on a scale (a score, a grade, a rate, or a rank).
<guess> SCORE, GRADE, RATE, RANK </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 460 · cost: $0.007353
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:05:18.672390+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 694
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:05:18.672858+00:00
Show thinking
Looking for a clean “multiple meanings” set: these are all things that can “run” (as in smear/bleed, have a run/ladder, or drip).
<guess> DYE, MASCARA, NOSE, STOCKINGS </guess> <confidence> 0.86 </confidence>
completion: 850 · cost: $0.013114
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:05:25.765515+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 872
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:05:25.766004+00:00
Show thinking
TRAIL, TOWEL, CLIP, and TIGER all form common phrases when preceded by “PAPER”: paper trail, paper towel, paper clip, paper tiger.
<guess> TRAIL, TOWEL, CLIP, TIGER </guess> <confidence> 0.93 </confidence>
completion: 516 · cost: $0.008750
PROMPT2025-12-11T20:05:27.137036+00:00
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,048
RESPONSE2025-12-11T20:05:27.137505+00:00
Show thinking
The remaining words are FIDGET, BLUSH, PACE, SWEAT. These are all things you might do when nervous/anxious: fidget, blush, pace, sweat.
<guess> FIDGET, BLUSH, PACE, SWEAT </guess> <confidence> 0.90 </confidence> </final>
completion: 158 · cost: $0.004046
State advanced (40)
831 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 3,136 · completion: 1,984 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:17 · cost: $0.0333
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