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Puzzle 1 


My BrainBashers calculator is low on batteries again, and the following multiplication is wrong. Can you correct it?

Each of the numbers has the correct digits, but they have been mixed up.

Luckily, the solution is correct, which makes the task a little easier.
    2471
    3725 x
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22084429

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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Puzzle 2 


What are the next five letters in this sequence:
JAJWUTH
TFAPOW
JFDABHC

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Puzzle 3 


Starting in the bottom left corner and moving either up or right, adding up the numbers along the way, what is the largest sum that can be made?

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

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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Puzzle 4 


Hidden in the grid below are six hidden animals.

The letters are in sequence, but you move from letter to letter using the moves of a chess knight.

Once you have crossed off all of the animals, you will be left with seven unused letters.

What animal do these letters spell?

OIAALTF REERFNH KPGLNAE GDANLET OAOAHGE AORMPEP SOTTAER

The moves of a knight are:

Knight's Move

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

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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