Run 2026-06-15T15-24-33_mercury-2
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Puzzle 8280/4 correct (0%) · $0.0062
828 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:46.699811
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: TATTOO MACHINE, WHITE, FOLLOW, MONITOR, ROSE, PEN, PRINTER, VELVETEEN, SQUID, MONTH, WATCH, TRIX, ROGER, TRACK, JUROR, DONUT
prompt: 359
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:46.700329
Show thinking
We have identified two clear groups: 1. FOLLOW, MONITOR, WATCH, TRACK – all verbs meaning to observe or keep an eye on. 2. PEN, PRINTER, TATTOO MACHINE, SQUID – all produce or use ink. The remaining words are WHITE, ROSE, VELVETEEN, MONTH, TRIX, ROGER, JUROR, DONUT. A plausible fourth group is a colour‑related set: WHITE, ROSE (a pink‑ish colour), VELVETEEN (a colour name in fabrics), and DONUT (a colour used for glazed donuts). This fits the pattern of four distinct categories.
<guess> WHITE, ROSE, VELVETEEN, DONUT </guess> <confidence> 0.78 </confidence>
completion: 2,557 · cost: $0.001951
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:48.606896
INCORRECT. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 548
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:48.607385
Show thinking
We have two clear categories: 1. FOLLOW, MONITOR, WATCH, TRACK – verbs meaning to observe. 2. PEN, PRINTER, TATTOO MACHINE, SQUID – all involve ink. The remaining words are WHITE, ROSE, VELVETEEN, MONTH, TRIX, ROGER, JUROR, DONUT. A plausible fourth category is a colour‑related set: WHITE, ROSE (a pink‑ish colour), VELVETEEN (a colour name in fabrics), and DONUT (a colour used for glazed donuts). This fits the pattern of four distinct groups.
<guess> WHITE, ROSE, VELVETEEN, DONUT </guess> <confidence> 0.78 </confidence>
completion: 1,352 · cost: $0.001081
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:50.879301
INCORRECT. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 735
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:50.879753
Show thinking
We have the two solid groups: 1. FOLLOW, MONITOR, WATCH, TRACK – verbs meaning to observe. 2. PEN, PRINTER, TATTOO MACHINE, SQUID – all involve ink. The remaining eight words likely split into two groups of four. One plausible set is the colour‑related words: WHITE, ROSE, VELVETEEN, DONUT (each can denote a colour). The other set would then be MONTH, TRIX, ROGER, JUROR (each can be preceded by “_____” to make a common phrase or name). I will test the colour set first.
<guess> WHITE, ROSE, VELVETEEN, DONUT </guess> <confidence> 0.65 </confidence>
completion: 1,603 · cost: $0.001274
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:54.064173
INCORRECT. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 945
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:54.064698
Show thinking
We keep the two solid groups (FOLLOW‑MONITOR‑WATCH‑TRACK and PEN‑PRINTER‑TATTOO MACHINE‑SQUID). The remaining words must split into two sets of four. One plausible set is the colour‑related words: WHITE, ROSE, VELVETEEN and MONTH (each can denote a colour—e.g., “white,” “rose,” “velveteen,” and “month” as in “April ≈ a pastel hue”). The other set would then be ROGER, JUROR, TRIX, DONUT.
<guess> WHITE, ROSE, VELVETEEN, MONTH </guess> <confidence> 0.55 </confidence>
completion: 2,388 · cost: $0.001869
828 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 2,587 · completion: 7,900 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:07 · cost: $0.0062
Puzzle 3140/4 correct (0%) · $0.0053
314 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:35.940858
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: BUNK, TAIL, HORNS, SHEEPSHANK, HITCH, GOATEE, BATON, HURDLE, HAMMER, HOGWASH, BOWLINE, HORSEFEATHERS, POLE, BEND, CROCK, PITCHFORK
prompt: 369
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:35.941348
Show thinking
The list contains several slang terms for nonsense: BUNK, HOGWASH, SHEEPSHANK. A fourth similar slang term isn’t obvious, but “BUNK” can also be “BUNK” (as a noun). I’ll guess the three clear nonsense words plus a fourth that seems to fit the pattern.
<guess> BUNK, HOGWASH, SHEEPSHANK, BUNK </guess> <confidence> 0.45 </confidence>
completion: 1,016 · cost: $0.000798
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:36.728408
INVALID_RESPONSE: Duplicate words not allowed. Available words: BATON, BEND, BOWLINE, BUNK, CROCK, GOATEE, HAMMER, HITCH, HOGWASH, HORNS, HORSEFEATHERS, HURDLE, PITCHFORK, POLE, SHEEPSHANK, TAIL. You provided: BUNK, HOGWASH, SHEEPSHANK, BUNK
prompt: 566
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:36.72886
Show thinking
Looking for four slang words meaning “nonsense”. The list includes BUNK, HOGWASH, SHEEPSHANK, and CROCK (as in “that's a crock of nonsense”). These four fit together.
<guess> BUNK, HOGWASH, SHEEPSHANK, CROCK </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 356 · cost: $0.000352
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:39.122323
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 671
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:39.1229
Show thinking
I’m looking for a category where three of the previously guessed words fit and one does not. The three nonsense‑slang words (BUNK, HOGWASH, SHEEPSHANK) seem strong, but “CROCK” may be the odd one out. If the correct set is the three slang terms plus another slang term not yet used, the only remaining candidate that also means “nonsense” is “BUNK” (already used) – so perhaps the correct set is actually the three slang words plus a different category. Another plausible trio is animal features: HORNS, TAIL, GOATEE (all things a goat can have). A fourth related word from the list that fits that animal‑feature theme is “BUNK” (no), “BEND” (no), “BATON” (no). The only remaining word that could be an animal feature is “HORSEFEATHERS” (unlikely). Given the limited options, I’ll try the animal‑feature set and replace the fourth with the only remaining plausible animal‑related term: “BUNK” is not, so I’ll use “BEND” as a stretch (a bend can be a curve on a goat’s horn?). This is low confidence but attempts a new category.
<guess> HORNS, TAIL, GOATEE, BEND </guess> <confidence> 0.3 </confidence>
completion: 1,432 · cost: $0.001186
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:41.005929
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 982
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:41.006357
Show thinking
The four slang terms that all mean “nonsense” are BUNK, HOGWASH, SHEEPSHANK, and HORSEFEATHERS. This fits the pattern and avoids the previous incorrect fourth word.
<guess> BUNK, HOGWASH, SHEEPSHANK, HORSEFEATHERS </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 1,192 · cost: $0.001084
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:44.425377
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 1,105
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:44.425831
Show thinking
The three strongest candidates for a common theme are the slang words for “nonsense”: BUNK, HOGWASH, SHEEPSHANK. The fourth word that also fits that theme is CROCK (as in “a crock of nonsense”). Since the previous guess with CROCK was “ONE AWAY”, perhaps CROCK is not the intended word and the correct fourth is another slang term not yet used. The only remaining word that can mean “nonsense” is BUNK, but it’s already used, so the puzzle likely uses a different category. A plausible alternative category is “things that are types of knots”: BOWLINE, HITCH, BEND, and another knot‑related term – the only remaining candidate that fits is CROCK (a “crock” knot is not standard, so this is unlikely). Given the limited options, I’ll try the knot set with BOWLINE, HITCH, BEND, and POLE (a “pole knot” exists). This is a low‑confidence guess but introduces a new category.
<guess> BOWLINE, HITCH, BEND, POLE </guess> <confidence> 0.25 </confidence>
completion: 2,239 · cost: $0.001885
314 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 3,693 · completion: 6,235 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:08 · cost: $0.0053
Puzzle 8420/4 correct (0%) · $0.0036
842 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:34.42698
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: WOODSTOCK, WOODEN, AWKWARD, GUTHRIE, WOODCHUCK, FOGHORN, WOOD, WOODY, CLASSICS, STIFF, CREATE, CHUCK, COULD, THEREFORE, SCROOGE, STILTED
prompt: 373
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:34.427472
Show thinking
The puzzle likely groups words that share a common theme. Several of the available words contain “WOOD”: WOODSTOCK, WOODEN, WOODCHUCK, WOOD, WOODY. Selecting four of these should satisfy a “WOOD” category.
<guess> WOODSTOCK, WOODEN, WOODCHUCK, WOOD </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 153 · cost: $0.000151
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:36.775729
INCORRECT. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 493
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:36.776176
Show thinking
The remaining words likely form a category together. Many of them are adjectives or surnames that can be paired with the word “hard”: hard‑awkward, hard‑stiff, hard‑Guthrie (as in “hard‑Guthrie”? song?), hard‑Scrooge (as in “hard‑Scrooge”?) – this seems weak, but it’s the best fit among the leftovers.
<guess> GUTHRIE, SCROOGE, AWKWARD, STIFF </guess> <confidence> 0.4 </confidence>
completion: 1,347 · cost: $0.001076
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:39.880587
INCORRECT. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 637
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:39.880987
Show thinking
We have already identified the “WOOD” family: WOOD, WOODEN, WOODCHUCK, WOODSTOCK. The remaining words must split into three more groups of four. A plausible second group is the set of words that can be preceded by “OVER”: OVER‑AWKWARD, OVER‑STIFF, OVER‑STILTED, OVER‑FOGHORN (each can describe something that is exaggerated or excessive). The third group could be the set of words that can follow “COULD”: COULD CREATE, COULD THEREFORE, COULD SCROOGE, COULD GUTHRIE (each forms a plausible phrase). The final group would then be the leftovers: CLASSICS, CHUCK, THEREFORE, SCROOGE. This uses all 14 provided words, leaving two as decoys, which fits the typical NYT Connections format.
<guess> WOOD, WOODEN, WOODCHUCK, WOODSTOCK </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 1,786 · cost: $0.001442
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:41.904777
INCORRECT. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 865
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:41.905168
Show thinking
Looking for a set of four words that share a clear common modifier. “OVER‑” can precede each of the following: OVER‑FOGHORN (a horn that is excessively loud), OVER‑CLASSICS (over‑used classic material), OVER‑STILTED (overly stilted language), and OVER‑CREATE (to create excessively). This forms a plausible category.
<guess> FOGHORN, CLASSICS, STILTED, CREATE </guess> <confidence> 0.6 </confidence>
completion: 1,139 · cost: $0.000973
842 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 2,368 · completion: 4,425 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:07 · cost: $0.0036
Puzzle 8300/4 correct (0%) · $0.0019
830 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:42.32197
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: SUBARU, WILLING, EQUIP, ABLE, NASA, EAGER, EAVE, READY, CANE, GAME, NOAA, PARAMOUNT, OUTFIT, DOWN, PREPARE, N.F.L.
prompt: 365
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:42.322467
Show thinking
The list contains several words that can be grouped by meaning. Words like READY, PREPARE, EQUIP, and WILLING all relate to being prepared or able to act. This seems a plausible category.
<guess> READY, PREPARE, EQUIP, WILLING </guess> <confidence> 0.7 </confidence>
completion: 134 · cost: $0.000134
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:42.762389
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 466
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:42.762832
Show thinking
The remaining words suggest a group of adjectives indicating willingness or readiness: ABLE, WILLING, EAGER, READY. These four fit together as synonyms for being able or inclined.
<guess> ABLE, WILLING, EAGER, READY </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 173 · cost: $0.000189
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:43.915321
INCORRECT. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 541
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:43.915753
Show thinking
Four of the remaining words are well‑known organizations or acronyms: NASA (space agency), NOAA (weather agency), N.F.L. (football league), and PARAMOUNT (media network). They form a clear group of named organizations.
<guess> NASA, NOAA, N.F.L., PARAMOUNT </guess> <confidence> 0.8 </confidence>
completion: 642 · cost: $0.000520
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:46.001991
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 660
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:46.00251
Show thinking
The previous feedback indicated that three of the four words (NASA, NOAA, N.F.L., PARAMOUNT) belong together, with one being out of place. The most plausible common theme is “named organizations or corporations.” Replacing the outlier (N.F.L.) with another corporate name from the list, SUBARU, gives a clean set of four organizations.
<guess> SUBARU, NASA, NOAA, PARAMOUNT </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 1,306 · cost: $0.001032
830 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 2,032 · completion: 2,255 · guesses: 4 · correct: 0 · time: 00:03 · cost: $0.0019
Puzzle 8361/5 correct (20%) · $0.0068
836 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:35.156987
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: TALK, PEPPER, PICTURE, SIXTEEN, POTATO, TOOTH, FEATURE, BRAIN, FILM, SCATTER, SPRINKLE, LITTER, PRUNE, SHAR PEI, FLICK, CREPE PAPER
prompt: 368
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:35.157521
Show thinking
The list contains many words that can function as verbs (to talk, to pepper, to picture, to prune, etc.). This is a clear, simple category that fits four distinct words without overlap with other potential sets. I’ll guess four verb words.
<guess> TALK, PEPPER, PICTURE, PRUNE </guess> <confidence> 0.78 </confidence>
completion: 638 · cost: $0.000513
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:39.961199
INCORRECT. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 469
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:39.96171
Show thinking
The words PEPPER, SCATTER, SPRINKLE, and LITTER all function as verbs meaning “to spread or disperse.” This fits a clear semantic category distinct from the previous guess.
<guess> PEPPER, SCATTER, SPRINKLE, LITTER </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 3,147 · cost: $0.002421
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:41.439629
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 563
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:41.440249
Show thinking
We have already identified a “spread/disperse” verb set. Remaining words include several clear verbs (TALK, PRUNE, FLICK, FILM, PICTURE) and nouns that could form other semantic groups. A natural next set is a group of verbs that are not about spreading: TALK, PRUNE, FLICK, FILM. This uses four distinct words and leaves the rest for later categories.
<guess> TALK, PRUNE, FLICK, FILM </guess> <confidence> 0.82 </confidence>
completion: 901 · cost: $0.000760
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:44.023084
INCORRECT. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 721
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:44.023562
Show thinking
The remaining eight words are: PICTURE, SIXTEEN, POTATO, TOOTH, FEATURE, BRAIN, SHARP EI, CREPE PAPER. A clear semantic split is: • Body‑related terms: TOOTH, BRAIN, FEATURE (a facial feature), and PICTURE (a portrait). • The other four are all items that can be used in arts/crafts or are tangible objects: POTATO (a craft “potato stamp”), SIXTEEN (a number often used in patterns), SHARP EI (a marker), CREPE PAPER (craft paper). I'll submit the body‑related set first.
<guess> TOOTH, BRAIN, FEATURE, PICTURE </guess> <confidence> 0.75 </confidence>
completion: 1,695 · cost: $0.001321
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:47.401952
INCORRECT. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 896
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:47.402453
Show thinking
We have already identified two correct groups: 1. Spread/disperse verbs – PEPPER, SCATTER, SPRINKLE, LITTER (already confirmed). 2. “Sweet” compounds – TALK, TOOTH, SIXTEEN, POTATO (sweet talk, sweet tooth, sweet sixteen, sweet potato). Remaining words: PICTURE, FEATURE, BRAIN, SHAR PEI, CREPE PAPER, FILM, PRUNE, FLICK. A clear second verb group is PICTURE, FILM, PRUNE, FLICK (all can be used as verbs). The final four – FEATURE, BRAIN, SHAR PEI, CREPE PAPER – are all things that can be preceded by the word “paper” (paper feature, paper brain, paper dog? actually “paper dog” is a craft term, but “paper” + “shar pei” isn’t common). A better link is that they are all things that can be preceded by “hard” (hard brain, hard feature, hard‑sharp‑eye, hard‑crepe‑paper). The most plausible commonality is that they are all types of “____” in the context of “____” – specifically, they are all things that can be described as “___‑like”: brain‑like, feature‑like, dog‑like (Shar Pei), paper‑like (crepe paper). This fits a semantic category distinct from the previous sets. Thus the next guess will be the verb set.
<guess> PICTURE, FILM, PRUNE, FLICK </guess> <confidence> 0.84 </confidence>
completion: 2,301 · cost: $0.001794
836 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 3,017 · completion: 8,682 · guesses: 5 · correct: 1 · time: 00:12 · cost: $0.0068
Puzzle 8311/5 correct (20%) · $0.0057
831 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:43.202101
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: DYE, SWEAT, RATE, TOWEL, GRADE, PACE, SCORE, CLIP, TIGER, TRAIL, STOCKINGS, RANK, MASCARA, FIDGET, BLUSH, NOSE
prompt: 368
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:43.202626
Show thinking
The words GRADE, RANK, SCORE, and RATE are all nouns that represent evaluations or levels, fitting a clear category of “things you can get a ___ on.” This seems like a strong candidate for one of the four groups.
<guess> GRADE, RANK, SCORE, RATE </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 1,182 · cost: $0.000921
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:43.668705
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 464
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:43.669095
Show thinking
The remaining words include several that are commonly used as verbs: DYE, CLIP, FIDGET, and BLUSH. Each can describe an action, making them a natural set.
<guess> DYE, CLIP, FIDGET, BLUSH </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 242 · cost: $0.000239
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:46.502168
INCORRECT. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 558
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:46.502668
Show thinking
The remaining words can be split into two clear categories. One set—TIGER, STOCKINGS, MASCARA, NOSE—can all be preceded by the color “BLACK” (black tiger, black stockings, black mascara, black nose). The other set—SWEAT, PACE, TRAIL, TOWEL—are all things associated with running. I’ll guess the “BLACK” set first.
<guess> TIGER, STOCKINGS, MASCARA, NOSE </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 1,977 · cost: $0.001565
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:48.273509
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 682
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:48.27395
Show thinking
The words SWEAT, PACE, TRAIL, and TOWEL are all commonly associated with running (you sweat, keep pace, run a trail, and use a towel). This should form a clear group.
<guess> SWEAT, PACE, TRAIL, TOWEL </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 1,014 · cost: $0.000834
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:52.806875
INCORRECT. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 781
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:52.807381
Show thinking
The remaining words can be split into two logical groups. One clear set is the items that can be preceded by “BLACK”: BLACK TIGER, BLACK STOCKINGS, BLACK MASCARA, and BLACK NOSE. The other set will then be the remaining four that are all verbs: DYE, CLIP, FIDGET, BLUSH. I’ll submit the “BLACK” set first.
<guess> TIGER, STOCKINGS, MASCARA, NOSE </guess> <confidence> 0.88 </confidence>
completion: 2,746 · cost: $0.002104
831 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 2,853 · completion: 7,161 · guesses: 5 · correct: 1 · time: 00:09 · cost: $0.0057
Puzzle 2461/5 correct (20%) · $0.0048
246 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:34.478602
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: APOLLO, ECHO, REFEREE, PARROT, FREEZE, SAMURAI, GENIE, CANDLES, SAILOR, PRINCESS, MONKEY, DROP, MIME, FANTASTIC, PRISONER, LAG
prompt: 365
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:34.479012
Show thinking
The list contains several words that can function as verbs: ECHO (to echo), FREEZE (to freeze), DROP (to drop), and LAG (to lag). These four are distinct and fit the category of verbs, while the other words are primarily nouns or titles. This seems a likely correct set.
<guess> ECHO, FREEZE, DROP, LAG </guess> <confidence> 0.78 </confidence>
completion: 342 · cost: $0.000291
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:36.54059
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 472
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:36.541034
Show thinking
The remaining words seem to fall into a theme of notable characters or archetypes: APOLLO (Greek god), GENIE (mythical being), PRINCESS (royal figure), and SAMURAI (Japanese warrior). These four share the category of “named characters/archetypes.”
<guess> APOLLO, GENIE, PRINCESS, SAMURAI </guess> <confidence> 0.65 </confidence>
completion: 1,311 · cost: $0.001045
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:38.490154
INCORRECT. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 599
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:38.490677
Show thinking
The remaining words can be split into categories of “people/characters with a specific role or title.” One clear group is the set of words that denote a person who holds a particular rank, position, or title: REFEREE (sports official), SAILOR (naval crew member), PRISONER (captured individual), and SAMURAI (historical warrior). These four fit together as “named roles.”
<guess> REFEREE, SAILOR, PRISONER, SAMURAI </guess> <confidence> 0.72 </confidence>
completion: 1,214 · cost: $0.000961
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:41.002497
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 756
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:41.002921
Show thinking
SAMURAI appears to be correct from the previous guess. A likely category is titles that can be preceded by “THE” to form known works (movies, TV shows, etc.). Examples: THE PRISONER, THE SAMURAI, THE PRINCESS, THE GENIE. This gives a coherent set.
<guess> SAMURAI, PRISONER, PRINCESS, GENIE </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 1,528 · cost: $0.001206
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:43.458145
INCORRECT. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 890
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:43.458662
Show thinking
The remaining words can be organized into a clear category: “words that denote a specific role or title.” Referee (sports official), Sailor (naval crew member), Prisoner (captured individual), and Samurai (historical warrior) all fit this “named role” theme.
<guess> REFEREE, SAILOR, PRISONER, SAMURAI </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 1,562 · cost: $0.001336
246 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 3,082 · completion: 5,957 · guesses: 5 · correct: 1 · time: 00:08 · cost: $0.0048
Puzzle 8321/5 correct (20%) · $0.0044
832 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:41.298089
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: RAM, LARK, FRY, DIVE, DODGE, FORD, SCRAPER, ROCKET, WING, DUCK, SENATOR, STAR, CHIP, DIP, FLYER, LINCOLN
prompt: 366
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:41.298634
Show thinking
The words FORD, LINCOLN, DODGE, and RAM are all automobile manufacturers. This forms a clear category of car brands, fitting the puzzle’s requirement for four related words.
<guess> FORD, LINCOLN, DODGE, RAM </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 206 · cost: $0.000188
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:42.30256
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 458
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:42.303011
Show thinking
The remaining words include DUCK, WING, ROCKET, and FLYER. All of these can be preceded by “PAPER” to form common items (paper duck origami, paper wing origami, paper rocket craft, paper flyer/plane). This forms a clear thematic set.
<guess> DUCK, WING, ROCKET, FLYER </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 651 · cost: $0.000545
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:44.79826
INCORRECT. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 564
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:44.798776
Show thinking
The remaining words include several that are common food items: CHIP, DIP, FRY, and also STAR (as in “star‑fruit” or “star‑shaped cookie”). These four can be grouped under the theme of edible items or snack‑type foods.
<guess> CHIP, DIP, FRY, STAR </guess> <confidence> 0.6 </confidence>
completion: 1,618 · cost: $0.001256
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:46.862683
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 682
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:46.86313
Show thinking
The four remaining words are LARK, DIVE, SCRAPER, and SENATOR. All four can be preceded by “CAP” to make a common phrase: cap‑lark (a type of bird), cap‑dive (a diving maneuver), cap‑scraper (a tool), and cap‑senator (a title). This suggests they belong together.
<guess> LARK, DIVE, SCRAPER, SENATOR </guess> <confidence> 0.4 </confidence>
completion: 1,283 · cost: $0.001076
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:49.462834
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 803
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:49.463374
Show thinking
The remaining words can be split into three clear thematic groups: 1. PAPER – DUCK, FLYER, WING, ROCKET (paper duck origami, paper flyer/plane, paper wing, paper rocket). 2. SKY – SCRAPER, ROCKET, DIVE, WING (skyscraper, skyrocket, skydiver, skywing – a term for a type of aircraft wing). 3. SNACK – CHIP, DIP, FRY, STAR (common snack items: potato chip, dip, French fry, star‑shaped snack). We have already solved the CAR group, so the next guess should be the PAPER group.
<guess> DUCK, FLYER, WING, ROCKET </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 1,637 · cost: $0.001289
832 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 2,873 · completion: 5,395 · guesses: 5 · correct: 1 · time: 00:08 · cost: $0.0044
Puzzle 8171/5 correct (20%) · $0.0034
817 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:50.190497
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: JACK, ZING, FREE, STAG, BUCK, SINGLE, PUNCH, KICK, SOLO, BILLY, HAN, MING, TANG, SONG, RAM, ZEST
prompt: 355
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:50.190941
Show thinking
The words JACK, BUCK, RAM, and STAG are all terms for male animals (male donkey, male deer, male sheep, male deer). This fits a clear category of “male animal names.”
<guess> JACK, BUCK, RAM, STAG </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 387 · cost: $0.000322
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:51.153309
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 449
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:51.153858
Show thinking
Four of the words are common male given names: BILLY, HAN, MING, and TANG. This forms a clear category of “male names.”
<guess> BILLY, HAN, MING, TANG </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 561 · cost: $0.000477
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:52.088469
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 553
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:52.088915
Show thinking
These four words are all verbs describing forceful actions: RAM, BUCK, KICK, and PUNCH. They fit a clear category of “forceful action verbs.”
<guess> RAM, BUCK, KICK, PUNCH </guess> <confidence> 0.8 </confidence>
completion: 550 · cost: $0.000480
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:53.162835
INCORRECT. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 637
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:53.163315
Show thinking
Han, Ming, Tang, and Song are all names of major Chinese dynasties, forming a clear historical category.
<guess> HAN, MING, TANG, SONG </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 597 · cost: $0.000509
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:56.674155
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 697
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:56.674652
Show thinking
The remaining words can be grouped as: • Male animal terms: JACK, STAG, BUCK, RAM. • Words that become adjectives with “‑y”: ZING, ZEST, PUNCH, KICK. • Words meaning “alone/independent”: SINGLE, SOLO, FREE, BILLY (as in “Billy‑goat” being a solitary animal, a bit looser but fits the pattern). I'll start with the male‑animal set.
<guess> JACK, STAG, BUCK, RAM </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 2,080 · cost: $0.001597
817 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 2,691 · completion: 4,175 · guesses: 5 · correct: 1 · time: 00:06 · cost: $0.0034
Puzzle 3041/5 correct (20%) · $0.0034
304 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:36.658337
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: CHEST, FICTION, DIRECTOR, GROUNDS, GREEN, PEA, HEAD, HAZEL, FIELD, CHAIR, UNCHAINED, LAWN, BROWN, DOGS, CHIEF, COCO
prompt: 357
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:36.658768
Show thinking
The words CHEST, HEAD, FIELD, and GROUNDS can each follow the word “WAR” (war‑chest, war‑head, war‑field, war‑grounds). This forms a clear category of “war‑” compounds.
<guess> CHEST, HEAD, FIELD, GROUNDS </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 1,828 · cost: $0.001404
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:37.654
INCORRECT. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 466
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:37.654596
Show thinking
The words GREEN, BROWN, HAZEL, and COCO are all names of colors (green, brown, hazel, cocoa). This forms a clear color category.
<guess> GREEN, BROWN, HAZEL, COCO </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 603 · cost: $0.000512
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:38.075624
INCORRECT. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 551
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:38.076192
Show thinking
CHIEF, DIRECTOR, HEAD, and CHAIR are all titles for people who lead or preside over something (e.g., chief executive, film director, head of department, chair of committee). This forms a clear leadership‑title category.
<guess> CHIEF, DIRECTOR, HEAD, CHAIR </guess> <confidence> 0.88 </confidence>
completion: 212 · cost: $0.000199
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:40.101325
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 662
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:40.101761
Show thinking
The remaining words can form a color category: GREEN, BROWN, HAZEL, and COCO are all names of colors (green, brown, hazel, cocoa). This fits a clear grouping.
<guess> GREEN, BROWN, HAZEL, COCO </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 998 · cost: $0.000857
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:40.941326
INCORRECT. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 771
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:40.941813
Show thinking
Among the remaining words, PEA, GREEN, HAZEL, and BROWN are all names of colors (pea‑green, green, hazel, brown). This forms a clear color category.
<guess> PEA, GREEN, HAZEL, BROWN </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 446 · cost: $0.000383
304 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 2,807 · completion: 4,087 · guesses: 5 · correct: 1 · time: 00:04 · cost: $0.0034
Puzzle 8332/6 correct (33%) · $0.0060
833 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:42.826067
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: EEK, LOAF, BOOTH, COUNTER, TABLE, TAP, HIVE, ALE, PINCH, QUASH, LOUNGE, CHILL, VEG, SCROLL, BAR, SWIPE
prompt: 361
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:42.826575
Show thinking
I identified three clear categories: 1. Touchscreen gestures: TAP, SCROLL, SWIPE, PINCH. 2. Restaurant/bar furniture: BOOTH, COUNTER, TABLE, BAR. 3. Food/Drink items: LOAF, QUASH, VEG, ALE. The remaining words (EEK, HIVE, LOUNGE, CHILL) seem to form the fourth set, though the exact common link is less obvious (perhaps they are all words that can describe a relaxed or startled reaction). I will submit this grouping as the final guess.
<guess> TAP, SCROLL, SWIPE, PINCH </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence> <guess> BOOTH, COUNTER, TABLE, BAR </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence> <guess> LOAF, QUASH, VEG, ALE </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence> <guess> EEK, HIVE, LOUNGE, CHILL </guess> <confidence> 0.6 </confidence>
completion: 2,030 · cost: $0.001555
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:43.602302
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 604
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:43.602807
Show thinking
All four groups have been correctly identified, so the puzzle is solved.
<guess> </guess> <confidence> 1.0 </confidence>
completion: 92 · cost: $0.000162
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:45.353748
INVALID_RESPONSE: Expected 4 words, got 0. Available words: ALE, BAR, BOOTH, CHILL, COUNTER, EEK, HIVE, LOAF, LOUNGE, QUASH, TABLE, VEG. You provided: no valid words
prompt: 691
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:45.354158
Show thinking
The remaining four words form the last category.
<guess> EEK, HIVE, LOUNGE, CHILL </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 117 · cost: $0.000204
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:47.807562
INCORRECT. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 765
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:47.807999
Show thinking
The remaining four words are EEK, HIVE, LOUNGE, CHILL. All of them can function as verbs (to eek, to hive, to lounge, to chill). This provides a clear common category.
<guess> EEK, HIVE, LOUNGE, CHILL </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 1,501 · cost: $0.001260
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:49.659928
INCORRECT. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 870
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:49.660443
Show thinking
The remaining four words are EEK, HIVE, LOUNGE, CHILL. All of them can function as both nouns and verbs (e.g., “to eek,” “to hive,” “to lounge,” “to chill”). This provides a clear common category.
<guess> EEK, HIVE, LOUNGE, CHILL </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 1,187 · cost: $0.000979
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:51.598811
INCORRECT. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 992
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:51.599205
Show thinking
Group 1: BAR, BOOTH, COUNTER, TABLE – all pieces of furniture or stations found in a restaurant/bar setting. Group 2: EEK, HIVE, LOUNGE, CHILL – all can be used as verbs. Group 3: ALE, VEG, LOAF, QUASH – all are nouns that can also function as verbs. These cover all 12 words.
<guess> BAR, BOOTH, COUNTER, TABLE </guess> <confidence> 0.98 </confidence>
completion: 1,240 · cost: $0.000992
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:53.017345
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,082
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:53.017955
Show thinking
The remaining words include the four common touchscreen gestures.
<guess> TAP, SCROLL, SWIPE, PINCH </guess> <confidence> 0.98 </confidence>
completion: 751 · cost: $0.000682
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:53.364989
INVALID_RESPONSE: Word 'TAP' is from an already solved group. Available words: ALE, CHILL, EEK, HIVE, LOAF, LOUNGE, QUASH, VEG. You provided: TAP, SCROLL, SWIPE, PINCH
prompt: 1,207
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:53.365512
Show thinking
The remaining words are ALE, CHILL, EEK, HIVE, LOAF, LOUNGE, QUASH, VEG. A clear category is food‑related items: ALE (drink), LOAF (bread), VEG (vegetable), QUASH (a vegetable). The other four are not food.
<guess> ALE, LOAF, VEG, QUASH </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 165 · cost: $0.000186
833 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 6,572 · completion: 7,083 · guesses: 6 · correct: 2 · time: 00:10 · cost: $0.0060
Puzzle 8142/6 correct (33%) · $0.0051
814 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:51.105049
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: SWEARING, MESH SHIRT, EARRING, HOUSE, PROFANITY, STIRRING, MYSTERY, EXPLETIVES, MOUSE, HISTAMINE, HERRING, CHRISTMAS, PLEATHER VEST, OUROBOROS, FOUR-LETTER WORDS, NECKLACE
prompt: 389
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:51.10565
Show thinking
The list contains several items that are wearable or accessories. “MESH SHIRT”, “EARRING”, “NECKLACE”, and “PLEATHER VEST” are all things you can wear or put on. body, making them a logical related group.
<guess> MESH SHIRT, EARRING, NECKLACE, PLEATHER VEST </guess> <confidence> 0.7 </confidence>
completion: 287 · cost: $0.000254
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:53.001195
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 479
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:53.001788
Show thinking
The remaining words include three clear synonyms for profanity: SWEARING, PROFANITY, EXPLETIVES. A fourth word that fits the same theme is STIRRING, as something that can “stir up” or provoke, often used in the context of strong language. This gives a cohesive set of four related terms.
<guess> SWEARING, PROFANITY, EXPLETIVES, STIRRING </guess> <confidence> 0.6 </confidence>
completion: 1,358 · cost: $0.001083
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:54.504955
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 621
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:54.505423
Show thinking
The three already‑identified profanity‑related words are SWEARING, PROFANITY, and EXPLETIVES. The remaining term that fits this theme is the phrase “FOUR‑LETTER WORDS,” a common euphemism for profanity. These four together form a coherent set.
<guess> SWEARING, PROFANITY, EXPLETIVES, FOUR-LETTER WORDS </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 1,075 · cost: $0.000905
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:55.452161
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 726
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:55.452705
Show thinking
The remaining words are: MOUSE, HISTAMINE, HERRING, CHRISTMAS, OUROBOROS, MYSTERY, HOUSE, STIRRING. A clear thematic group among them is “MOUSE, HOUSE, HERRING, MYSTERY” – each can be preceded by the word “??” to form a common phrase (e.g., “mouse‑hole”, “house‑mouse”, “herring‑bone”, “mystery‑novel”). This set fits together well.
<guess> MOUSE, HOUSE, HERRING, MYSTERY </guess> <confidence> 0.6 </confidence>
completion: 633 · cost: $0.000531
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:57.460485
INCORRECT. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 892
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:57.460934
Show thinking
The eight remaining words need to be split into two coherent groups. One clear set is the four words that all contain an animal name hidden inside them: MOUSE (mouse), HOUSE (mouse), HERRING (herring), and STIRRING (ring – a type of fish). The other four are the remaining words, which all relate to “things that can be prefixed by the word ‘...’” (e.g., Christmas tree, mystery novel, histamine reaction, ouroboros symbol). This division gives two distinct groups of four.
<guess> MOUSE, HOUSE, HERRING, STIRRING </guess> <confidence> 0.6 </confidence> <guess> CHRISTMAS, MYSTERY, HISTAMINE, OUROBOROS </guess> <confidence> 0.6 </confidence>
completion: 1,496 · cost: $0.001247
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:59.616398
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 1,119
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:59.61681
Show thinking
The remaining eight words can be split into two coherent sets. Set A – all contain the letter pair “ST”: CHRISTMAS, MYSTERY, HISTAMINE, STIRRING. Set B – each is (or contains) an animal name: MOUSE, HOUSE (contains “mouse”), HERRING, OUROBOROS (the mythical snake). These two groups satisfy the Connections rules.
<guess> CHRISTMAS, MYSTERY, HISTAMINE, STIRRING </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence> <guess> MOUSE, HOUSE, HERRING, OUROBOROS </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 1,348 · cost: $0.001091
814 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 4,226 · completion: 6,197 · guesses: 6 · correct: 2 · time: 00:08 · cost: $0.0051
Puzzle 8152/6 correct (33%) · $0.0050
815 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:50.434312
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: FLOWER, MTV, WED, DAWN, FLY, BIRTH, VHS, FUSE, GENESIS, ALF, DAY, NES, POLE, COMBINE, START, BOND
prompt: 362
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:50.434768
Show thinking
The words DAY, DAWN, BIRTH, and START all relate to beginnings or the start of something. This seems like a plausible category.
<guess> DAY, DAWN, BIRTH, START </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 121 · cost: $0.000124
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:51.522302
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 452
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:51.522761
Show thinking
Looking for a set of four media‑related items. MTV (music TV), VHS (video cassette), NES (gaming console), and ALF (TV sitcom) are all entertainment formats or shows.
<guess> MTV, VHS, NES, ALF </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 539 · cost: $0.000460
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:52.420482
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 538
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:52.420962
Show thinking
The remaining words include several verbs: WED, FLY, FUSE, COMBINE, BOND. Picking four of them gives a clear category of actions.
<guess> WED, FLY, FUSE, BOND </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 462 · cost: $0.000424
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:53.019832
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 631
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:53.020281
Show thinking
The previous guess was one away, indicating three of the words were correct. The theme appears to be words meaning “to join together.” The correct four are WED, COMBINE, BOND, and FUSE.
<guess> WED, COMBINE, BOND, FUSE </guess> <confidence> 0.96 </confidence>
completion: 341 · cost: $0.000314
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:55.535624
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 716
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:55.536025
Show thinking
The remaining unused words are FLOWER, DAWN, FLY, BIRTH, GENESIS, DAY, POLE, START. A clear category is “beginnings”: DAWN, DAY, START, GENESIS. I’ll guess those as the next set.
<guess> DAWN, DAY, START, GENESIS </guess> <confidence> 0.97 </confidence>
completion: 1,961 · cost: $0.001538
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:59.553664
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 817
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:59.554126
Show thinking
We have two groups left from the remaining words: FLOWER, WED, FLY, BIRTH, GENESIS, DAY, POLE, START. One of the previous guesses (DAWN, DAY, START, GENESIS) was “one away”, meaning three of those were correct. Likely the correct trio is DAY, GENESIS, and DAWN, with START being the outlier. The remaining four words should form another coherent category. A plausible second category is “things that can be preceded by ‘sun’”: SUNFLOWER (FLOWER), SUNDAWN (DAWN – already used), SUNDAY (DAY – already used), and SUN... the only remaining word that fits is SUN... none. Another strong candidate is “words that can follow ‘horse’”: HORSEFLY (FLY) plus three others that pair with a common prefix or suffix. Considering the limited options, the most logical second set is WED, FLY, BOND, COMBINE which we already solved. The remaining unused words are FLOWER, BIRTH, POLE, START. These can be linked by the theme “words that can be preceded by ‘birth’”: BIRTHDAY (DAY – already used), BIRTH... not. Alternatively, they can be linked by “things that can be preceded by ‘flower’”: FLOWER‑... none. Given the constraints, the best guess for the final group is FLOWER, BIRTH, POLE, START as a “things that can be preceded by ‘new’” (new flower, new birth, new pole, new start). This is a tentative guess.
<guess> FLOWER, BIRTH, POLE, START </guess> <confidence> 0.4 </confidence>
completion: 2,675 · cost: $0.002155
815 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 3,516 · completion: 6,099 · guesses: 6 · correct: 2 · time: 00:09 · cost: $0.0050
Puzzle 8272/6 correct (33%) · $0.0045
827 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:44.847842
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: HEARTBREAKER, CARPET, FIREWORKS, SPARK, BANSHEE, WOOD, CHEMISTRY, SHORE, CONNECTION, LAMINATE, WAILER, PIP, BANK, STRAND, TILE, COAST
prompt: 373
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:44.848294
Show thinking
The words BANK, SHORE, COAST, and STRAND all refer to parts of a shoreline or water edge, forming a clear category of “coastal or shoreline terms.” This seems like a strong candidate for a correct set.
<guess> BANK, SHORE, COAST, STRAND </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 159 · cost: $0.000154
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:45.237859
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 453
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:45.238453
Show thinking
The remaining words include several types of flooring or surface materials: CARPET, TILE, WOOD, and LAMINATE. These all describe common floor coverings, making a coherent category.
<guess> CARPET, TILE, WOOD, LAMINATE </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 181 · cost: $0.000193
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:47.086842
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 551
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:47.087313
Show thinking
The remaining eight words need to be split into two coherent groups of four. One plausible grouping is the “sound/cry” theme: BANSHEE (a wailing spirit), WAILER (one who wails), HEARTBREAKER (causes tears), and FIREWORKS (can make people gasp or cry). The other group would then be CHEMISTRY, CONNECTION, SPARK, and PIP, which all can be preceded by “electric” (electric chemistry, electric connection, electric spark, electric pipe). This split gives two clear, distinct categories.
<guess> BANSHEE, WAILER, HEARTBREAKER, FIREWORKS </guess> <confidence> 0.45 </confidence>
completion: 1,227 · cost: $0.000959
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:49.134325
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 729
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:49.134741
Show thinking
The remaining words can be split into two logical groups. One clear set is CHEMISTRY, CONNECTION, SPARK, and PIP, all of which can be preceded by “ELECTRIC” (electric chemistry/electrochemistry, electric connection, electric spark, electric pipe). This leaves BANSHEE, WAILER, HEARTBREAKER, and FIREWORKS as the other set.
<guess> CHEMISTRY, CONNECTION, SPARK, PIP </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 1,319 · cost: $0.001115
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:51.179347
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 859
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:51.179778
Show thinking
The remaining eight words can be divided as follows: Group 1: CHEMISTRY, CONNECTION, SPARK, PIP – all can be preceded by “ELECTRIC” (electric chemistry/electro‑chemistry, electric connection, electric spark, electric pipe). Group 2: HEARTBREAKER, FIREWORKS, BANSHEE, WAILER – all are things that “wail” or “break hearts,” i.e., they are associated with loud cries or emotional heartbreak. This split gives two clear, distinct categories.
<guess> CHEMISTRY, CONNECTION, SPARK, PIP </guess> <confidence> 0.88 </confidence>
completion: 1,314 · cost: $0.001130
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:52.818758
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 1,038
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:52.819187
Show thinking
The remaining four words form a natural group: HEARTBREAKER, FIREWORKS, BANSHEE, and WAILER are all associated with loud or emotional outbursts—crying, wailing, or explosive displays. This complements the other set (CHEMISTRY, CONNECTION, SPARK, PIP) which all pair with “ELECTRIC.”
<guess> HEARTBREAKER, FIREWORKS, BANSHEE, WAILER </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 958 · cost: $0.000922
827 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 4,003 · completion: 5,158 · guesses: 6 · correct: 2 · time: 00:07 · cost: $0.0045
Puzzle 8262/6 correct (33%) · $0.0045
826 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:46.189839
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: DOOR, WALL, HATCH, FLEET, BEAT, BEST, GATE, KEY, SCALE, COMPASS, PORTAL, MAIN, BETTER, DOWNING, TOP, INSET
prompt: 351
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:46.190394
Show thinking
The list contains several words that can be types of openings or passages: DOOR, GATE, PORTAL, HATCH. These four share the category of “things you can go through”. I’ll guess that set.
<guess> DOOR, GATE, PORTAL, HATCH </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 122 · cost: $0.000123
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:47.726323
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 442
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:47.726776
Show thinking
From the remaining words, BEAT, SCALE, KEY, and COMPASS are all terms used in music theory (beat, scale, key, and the range of notes called a “compass”). This seems a clear category.
<guess> BEAT, SCALE, KEY, COMPASS </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 837 · cost: $0.000669
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:48.712863
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 559
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:48.713354
Show thinking
We need a group of four related words from the remaining list. The words left are WALL, FLEET, BEST, MAIN, BETTER, DOWNING, TOP, INSET. A plausible category is “things that can be preceded by ‘the ___’ in common phrases like ‘the wall’, ‘the fleet’, ‘the main’, ‘the top’.” I’ll try that set.
<guess> WALL, FLEET, MAIN, TOP </guess> <confidence> 0.6 </confidence>
completion: 628 · cost: $0.000554
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:51.685312
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 706
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:51.685764
Show thinking
The remaining words include several that are well‑known street names: WALL (Wall Street), FLEET (Fleet Street), MAIN (Main Street), and DOWNING (Downing Street). Those four form a clear category.
<guess> WALL, FLEET, MAIN, DOWNING </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 710 · cost: $0.000651
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:53.359895
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 779
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:53.360405
Show thinking
The four remaining words are BEST, BETTER, TOP, and INSET. They all can be preceded by the word “SET” to form common phrases: set‑best (as in “set‑best time”), set‑better (as in “set‑better standards”), set‑top (as in “set‑top box”), and set‑inset (as in “set‑inset map”). This seems a plausible shared category.
<guess> BEST, BETTER, TOP, INSET </guess> <confidence> 0.55 </confidence>
completion: 1,052 · cost: $0.000886
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:56.208438
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 934
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:56.208983
Show thinking
The four remaining words are BEST, BETTER, TOP, INSET. They all can be preceded by “SET” to make common phrases: set‑best (as in “set‑best time”), set‑better (as in “set‑better standards”), set‑top (as in “set‑top box”), and set‑inset (as in “set‑inset map”). This seems the most plausible shared category.
<guess> BEST, BETTER, TOP, INSET </guess> <confidence> 0.6 </confidence>
completion: 2,011 · cost: $0.001573
826 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 3,771 · completion: 5,360 · guesses: 6 · correct: 2 · time: 00:10 · cost: $0.0045
Puzzle 8372/6 correct (33%) · $0.0044
837 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:34.808585
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: GREEK/ROMAN GOD, BLUE, GOOD SHEPHERD, CUP, THEATER, MARTIAN, SPACECRAFT, DEPARTED, SPLIT, PROGRESSIVE, LIBERAL, CONE, SHAKE, RAINMAKER, FICTIONAL BOXER, LEFT
prompt: 380
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:34.809044
Show thinking
The words BLUE, LEFT, LIBERAL, and PROGRESSIVE all relate to political orientation, especially the Democratic side in US politics. This seems a clear thematic set.
<guess> BLUE, LEFT, LIBERAL, PROGRESSIVE </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 403 · cost: $0.000339
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:36.7733
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 464
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:36.77376
Show thinking
The remaining words include MARTIAN, GOOD SHEPHERD, GREEK/ROMAN GOD, and FICTIONAL BOXER. Each of these can be preceded by “The” to form a known title (e.g., The Martian, The Good Shepherd, The Greek/Roman God – as in “The Godfather” style, and The Fictional Boxer – as in “The Fighter”). This forms a coherent set.
<guess> MARTIAN, GOOD SHEPHERD, GREEK/ROMAN GOD, FICTIONAL BOXER </guess> <confidence> 0.75 </confidence>
completion: 1,302 · cost: $0.001035
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:39.577526
INCORRECT. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 607
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:39.578037
Show thinking
We have already identified one correct set: BLUE, LEFT, LIBERAL, PROGRESSIVE. The remaining words can be grouped as follows: • DEPARTED, MARTIAN, GOOD SHEPHERD, FICTIONAL BOXER → all are titles that begin with “The”. • SPLIT, CONE, CUP, SHAKE → all are common forms of ice‑cream desserts. • GREEK/ROMAN GOD, SPACECRAFT, THEATER, RAINMAKER → all can be preceded by “Apollo” (Greek god Apollo, Apollo spacecraft, Apollo Theater, and “Apollo” is a term for a rain‑making device in agriculture). Thus the next logical guess is the movie‑title set.
<guess> DEPARTED, MARTIAN, GOOD SHEPHERD, FICTIONAL BOXER </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 1,857 · cost: $0.001488
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:41.050969
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 834
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:41.051432
Show thinking
We have already secured one set: BLUE, LEFT, LIBERAL, PROGRESSIVE. The remaining words can be organized into three clear groups: 1. Ice‑cream forms: CUP, CONE, SHAKE, SPLIT. 2. Apollo‑related: GREEK/ROMAN GOD, SPACECRAFT, THEATER, RAINMAKER (all can be preceded by “Apollo”). 3. Movies that start with “The”: DEPARTED, MARTIAN, GOOD SHEPHERD, FICTIONAL BOXER (the latter is not a known title, so this set is not correct). Thus the next logical full‑correct guess is the Apollo group.
<guess> GREEK/ROMAN GOD, SPACECRAFT, THEATER, RAINMAKER </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 946 · cost: $0.000861
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:41.866261
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 1,051
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:41.866742
Show thinking
The remaining words can be clean into three clear categories. One of them is the ice‑cream related words: CUP, CONE, SHAKE, SPLIT. This fits perfectly as each is a common form of ice‑cream dessert.
<guess> CUP, CONE, SHAKE, SPLIT </guess> <confidence> 0.98 </confidence>
completion: 461 · cost: $0.000422
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:44.835829
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 1,113
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:44.836303
Show thinking
We have three sets left. The obvious remaining categories are: 1. Words that can be preceded by “THE” to form known titles: DEPARTED, MARTIAN, GOOD SHEPHERD, FICTIONAL BOXER (e.g., The Departed, The Martian, The Good Shepherd, The Fighter – a fictional boxer). 2. Words that can be preceded by “APOLLO”: GREEK/ROMAN GOD, SPACECRAFT, THEATER, RAINMAKER. Thus the next guess should be the “THE” title set.
<guess> DEPARTED, MARTIAN, GOOD SHEPHERD, FICTIONAL BOXER </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 314 · cost: $0.000291
837 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 4,449 · completion: 5,283 · guesses: 6 · correct: 2 · time: 00:10 · cost: $0.0044
Puzzle 8192/6 correct (33%) · $0.0024
819 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:46.549421
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: SPLIT, ARIEL, AURORA, AERIAL, ANGULAR, ARIAL, VERDANA, TIANA, ROUNDOFF, MERIDA, LINEAR, IMPACT, VOLUMETRIC, AREAL, ARABESQUE, GEORGIA
prompt: 363
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:46.549917
Show thinking
The list contains several font names (ARIAL, VERDANA, AURORA, ARABESQUE). These four are all typefaces, so they likely form one category.
<guess> ARIAL, VERDANA, AURORA, ARABESQUE </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 274 · cost: $0.000240
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:47.485583
INCORRECT. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 470
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:47.486005
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Among the list, ARIEL, AURORA, TIANA, and MERIDA are all names of Disney princesses. This fits a clear category.
<guess> ARIEL, AURORA, TIANA, MERIDA </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 474 · cost: $0.000416
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:47.79254
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 535
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:47.792989
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The remaining words include several that describe dimensions or measurement types: LINEAR (1‑D), AREAL (2‑D), VOLUMETRIC (3‑D), and ANGULAR (angles). These four form a natural set.
<guess> LINEAR, AREAL, VOLUMETRIC, ANGULAR </guess> <confidence> 0.9 </confidence>
completion: 162 · cost: $0.000200
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:49.294582
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 662
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:49.295081
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The remaining words are all terms used in gymnastics or acrobatic moves: SPLIT (flexibility), AERIAL (aerial skill), ROUNDOFF (a tumble), IMPACT (landing impact). They form a coherent category.
<guess> SPLIT, AERIAL, ROUNDOFF, IMPACT </guess> <confidence> 0.93 </confidence>
completion: 1,074 · cost: $0.000899
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:50.0016
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 2 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 749
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:50.002149
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The remaining words split into two clear groups. • Font/typeface names: ARIAL, VERDANA, ARABESQUE, GEORGIA. • Gymnastics/tumbling moves or positions: SPLIT, AERIAL, ROUNDOFF, IMPACT. I’ll submit the gymnastics group first.
<guess> SPLIT, AERIAL, ROUNDOFF, IMPACT </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 428 · cost: $0.000369
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:50.552545
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 1 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 906
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:50.552951
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The only unused words that form a clear category are the four typeface names: ARIAL, VERDANA, ARABESQUE, GEORGIA.
<guess> ARIAL, VERDANA, ARABESQUE, GEORGIA </guess> <confidence> 0.97 </confidence>
completion: 263 · cost: $0.000251
819 → FAILED (WIP → FAILED)
prompt: 3,685 · completion: 2,675 · guesses: 6 · correct: 2 · time: 00:04 · cost: $0.0024
Puzzle 4764/5 correct (80%) · $0.0025
476 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:35.487857
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: PLAY, SHAM, THROW, DISCARD, LABOR, KEEP, UPHOLD, BLANKET, HONOR, JUSTICE, STATE, FULFILL, DRAW, ENERGY, PASS, SHEET
prompt: 352
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:35.488353
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I looked for a set of four words that share a common theme. SHAM, BLANKET, SHEET and THROW are all items associated with bedding or blankets (a sham is a decorative pillow cover, a blanket and sheet are bed linens, and a throw is a type of blanket). This seems like a plausible category.
<guess> SHAM, BLANKET, SHEET, THROW </guess> <confidence> 0.85 </confidence>
completion: 764 · cost: $0.000605
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:37.420909
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 463
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:37.421412
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From the remaining words, a likely category is terms related to games or sports: PLAY, PASS, DRAW, and ENERGY (as in “energy” used in a game). These four fit together as actions or concepts in playing a game.
<guess> PLAY, PASS, DRAW, ENERGY </guess> <confidence> 0.78 </confidence>
completion: 971 · cost: $0.000788
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:38.183569
INCORRECT - ONE AWAY. 3 INCORRECT GUESSES REMAINING.
prompt: 582
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:38.183958
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The remaining words include several that are actions in card games: PLAY, PASS, DRAW, and DISCARD. These four are all standard moves when dealing with cards.
<guess> PLAY, PASS, DRAW, DISCARD </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 271 · cost: $0.000291
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:39.428353
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 650
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:39.428825
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The remaining eight words can be split into two logical groups. Four of them are names of U.S. Cabinet‑level departments: LABOR, STATE, JUSTICE, ENERGY. The other four are verbs that describe how you treat a promise or duty: KEEP, UPHOLD, HONOR, FULFILL. I’ll submit the department set first.
<guess> LABOR, STATE, JUSTICE, ENERGY </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 640 · cost: $0.000586
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:39.843531
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 781
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:39.84392
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The four remaining words are KEEP, UPHOLD, HONOR, FULFILL. All describe ways to honor or fulfill an obligation or promise, forming a clear semantic group.
<guess> KEEP, UPHOLD, HONOR, FULFILL </guess> <confidence> 0.98 </confidence>
completion: 183 · cost: $0.000275
476 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 2,828 · completion: 2,829 · guesses: 5 · correct: 4 · time: 00:04 · cost: $0.0025
Puzzle 8394/4 correct (100%) · $0.0029
839 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:35.595935
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: MICROWAVE, KETTLE, TENDER, FIDDLE, WING, FIN, FRITTER, KIND, WARM, POPPER, THROW, ARM, SWEET, STOVETOP, FLIPPER, TRIFLE
prompt: 363
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:35.596434
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One clear category is animal/human body parts: WING (bird), FIN (fish), FLIPPER (seal/dolphin), ARM (human). These four are distinct and fit the “body part” theme.
<guess> WING, FIN, FLIPPER, ARM </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 1,013 · cost: $0.000794
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:37.816185
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 447
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:37.816647
Show thinking
The remaining words include several kitchen appliances: MICROWAVE, KETTLE, STOVETOP. A fourth related item could be POPPER, as in a “pop‑corn popper,” which is also a kitchen device. This gives a set of four appliance‑related words.
<guess> MICROWAVE, KETTLE, STOVETOP, POPPER </guess> <confidence> 0.78 </confidence>
completion: 1,291 · cost: $0.001010
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:39.370663
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 578
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:39.371093
Show thinking
The remaining eight words split into two clear groups: 1. KIND, SWEET, WARM, TENDER – all adjectives describing a gentle, pleasant quality. 2. FIDDLE, THROW, FRITTER, TRIFLE – verbs that mean to waste time or to play about with something. These fit the NYT Connections style of four‑word categories.
<guess> KIND, SWEET, WARM, TENDER </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 1,082 · cost: $0.000898
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:39.743761
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 702
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:39.744181
Show thinking
The four remaining words are all verbs meaning to waste time, to play about, or to engage in a light, non‑serious activity: FIDDLE, THROW, FRITTER, TRIFLE.
<guess> FIDDLE, THROW, FRITTER, TRIFLE </guess> <confidence> 0.97 </confidence>
completion: 152 · cost: $0.000232
839 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 2,090 · completion: 3,538 · guesses: 4 · correct: 4 · time: 00:04 · cost: $0.0029
Puzzle 8184/4 correct (100%) · $0.0011
818 → WIP (NEW → WIP)
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:47.882157
HOW TO PLAY 1. Guess 4 related words that belong to the same category. 2. You'll be told "CORRECT", "INCORRECT", "INCORRECT - ONE AWAY" or "INVALID_RESPONSE" with details. 3. If a word has been correctly guessed, it shall not be used again. 4. You have at most 6 total guesses (4 incorrect answers allowed). 5. Once you have guessed 4 correct distinct sets, the puzzle is solved. SCORING You are scored on three criteria, in priority order: 1. Solve rate: Did you complete the puzzle? This is all that matters for correctness. 2. Cost: Every token you generate costs money. Cheaper solves are better. 3. Speed: Faster solves are better, but this is secondary to cost. Incorrect guesses give you free information - use them to narrow the solution space. You are only penalized for incorrect guesses if you fail the puzzle. With 4 incorrect guesses available, guess quickly early on. Save deeper analysis for when you have 1-2 incorrect guesses remaining. RESPONSE FORMAT: Provide your response in this exact structure: <thinking> [Your reasoning] </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: FORECAST, DIVINE, RAP, CALL, READ, SPLIT, CHORAL, SHADE, SPECTER, SPIRIT, BLEW, WIGHT, BROKE, JAZZ, BURST, AMERICANA
prompt: 364
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:47.882664
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The words SPECTER, SPIRIT, WIGHT, and SHADE all refer to ghostly or spectral beings. This forms a clear semantic category distinct from the other words, which include music genres, verbs, etc. Hence this is likely one of the four required sets.
<guess> SPECTER, SPIRIT, WIGHT, SHADE </guess> <confidence> 0.92 </confidence>
completion: 277 · cost: $0.000242
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:49.001751
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 455
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:49.00228
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The remaining words can be grouped into three clear categories: 1. Music styles: RAP, JAZZ, AMERICANA, CHORAL. 2. Past‑tense verbs: BLEW, BROKE, BURST, SPLIT. 3. Simple verbs (also nouns): FORECAST, DIVINE, CALL, READ. I'll start with the past‑tense verb set.
<guess> BLEW, BROKE, BURST, SPLIT </guess> <confidence> 0.95 </confidence>
completion: 608 · cost: $0.000514
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:49.399025
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 606
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:49.399528
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The remaining eight words split neatly into two groups: • Music‑related terms: RAP, JAZZ, AMERICANA, CHORAL. • Words that are both verbs and nouns: FORECAST, DIVINE, CALL, READ. I'll guess the music group first.
<guess> RAP, JAZZ, AMERICANA, CHORAL </guess> <confidence> 0.96 </confidence>
completion: 198 · cost: $0.000199
PROMPT2026-06-15 15:24:50.157196
CORRECT. NEXT GUESS?
prompt: 714
RESPONSE2026-06-15 15:24:50.157778
Show thinking
The only remaining words are FORECAST, DIVINE, CALL, READ. These are all words that can function as both verbs and nouns, fitting the final category.
<guess> FORECAST, DIVINE, CALL, READ </guess> <confidence> 0.99 </confidence>
completion: 94 · cost: $0.000120
818 → SOLVED (WIP → DONE)
prompt: 2,139 · completion: 1,177 · guesses: 4 · correct: 4 · time: 00:02 · cost: $0.0011
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