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Puzzle 1 


Mixed Hurdle Trialsall logic puzzles

At the recent BrainBashers Mixed National Hurdle trials, ten contestants competed for the coveted BB Shield.

There were numerous judges who made sure that the results were accurate, from their notes can you determine who finished where?

Crystal Ball finished before May Eye and Mike Stup, while Leigh Vamessage was victorious over May Eye and Laura DeLand.
Jack Pott was beaten by Holly Day, Mike Stup, and Justin Time.
Laura DeLand was beaten by Mike Stup, May Eye, and Crystal Ball, whereas Joe King beat Holly Day and Jack Pott, but lost to Laura DeLand and Inga Hootz.
Leigh Vamessage was beaten by Crystal Ball and Inga Hootz.
Inga Hootz was beaten by Justin Time, who, in turn, lost to Crystal Ball, but beat Holly Day and Jack Pott.
May Eye finished ahead of Mike Stup and Holly Day (who lost to Leigh Vamessage and Inga Hootz).

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Puzzle 2 


What three-letter word best completes the below words?
sw--- ---y al--- f--- w---

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Puzzle 3 


Which three US states have been merged together:
C O N E A L H I W J I F E R S O R O N I E Y A

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Puzzle 4 


Bungalowsall logic puzzles

There are four bungalows in our cul-de-sac. They are made from these materials: straw, wood, brick, and glass.

Mrs Scott's bungalow is somewhere to the left of the wooden one, and the third one along from the left is brick.

Mrs Umbrella owns a straw bungalow, and Mr Tidsley does not live at either end but lives somewhere to the right of the glass bungalow.

Mr Wilshaw lives in the fourth bungalow, while the first bungalow is not made from straw.

Who lives where, and what is their bungalow made from?

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