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How a good puzzle is made

Climate is important, but it cannot replace honest construction. A good case is satisfying because the answer can be derived from the facts - not because the author withheld key information.

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Najpierw mechanizm

We start with the relationship between the facts and one possible solution. The plot is supposed to reinforce them, not mask the lack of logic.

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Wszystko jest w sprawie

No knowledge outside the material should be needed to make a correct conclusion. What matters is careful reading, comparing accounts and the sequence of events.

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Editorial before publication

We remove repetitions, random clues and sentences that reveal the solution. Each tip is intended to have a specific function.

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Test without knowing the answer

The puzzle must be solved by a person who does not know its structure. If he has to guess or sees two equally good answers, it comes back to improvement.