# guess_1_discern_extract Prompts and Outputs

## Prompts

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You’re here because you’re the best damn notes editor that our nation has to offer. Terrorists have planted a bomb inside that children’s hospital, and the only way for us to defuse that bomb is by solving this word puzzle correctly. If we fail, thousands of innocent children will die.

The puzzle involves finding hidden patterns among a list of puzzle words. From a list of words, there are groups of four words that have some kind of hidden connection with each other.

Our best brainstormers have been writing down every thought that comes into their head about how to solve this puzzle. Your job is to look over their notes and copy from each note each possible solution that a brainstormer has identified, along with the brainstormer’s explanation of the connection between the words in that solution.

 

Here are the brainstormers’ notes:


 ## Brainstorming Note #1 
 
Let's start by examining the list of puzzle words and see if we can identify any potential categories that might connect them. We'll go through the words and see if any pairs stand out as belonging to a specific category.

1. **THRUST** - Could relate to movement, force, or aviation.
2. **LADY** - Could relate to titles, gender, or names.
3. **WIRELESS** - Could relate to technology or communication.
4. **SUBSTANCE** - Could relate to chemistry or materials.
5. **EARLY** - Could relate to time or beginnings.
6. **MARS** - Could relate to planets or mythology.
7. **CORE** - Could relate to central parts or fitness.
8. **MEAT** - Could relate to food or biology.
9. **CRUNCH** - Could relate to sound, food, or exercise.
10. **SPORTS** - Could relate to activities or entertainment.
11. **PUSH-UP** - Could relate to exercise or fitness.
12. **BIG** - Could relate to size or importance.
13. **SUE** - Could relate to names or legal actions.
14. **DOVE** - Could relate to birds or peace.
15. **PAYDAY** - Could relate to finance or work.
16. **DEMI** - Could relate to names or partial amounts.

Now, let's try to identify some potential categories:

- **Exercise/Fitness**: THRUST, CORE, CRUNCH, PUSH-UP
- **Names**: LADY, SUE, DEMI, MARS (as a name)
- **Food**: MEAT, CRUNCH (as in crunchy food), DOVE (as in chocolate), SUBSTANCE (as in food substance)
- **Planets/Mythology**: MARS, CORE (as in the core of a planet), THRUST (as in rocket thrust), EARLY (as in early universe or solar system)

Let's explore the "Exercise/Fitness" category:

1. **THRUST** - Can be related to certain exercises or movements.
2. **CORE** - Refers to core exercises or muscles.
3. **CRUNCH** - A type of core exercise.
4. **PUSH-UP** - A common exercise.

This seems like a plausible category. Let's see if we can find any other words that might fit better or if this is our best option. 

If you have any other thoughts or if you want to explore another category, let me know!
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 ## Brainstorming Note #2 
 
Let's tackle this step by step, looking for connections between the words that might fit the pattern of "each a way to do the same thing."

1. **Identify potential connections:**
   - **CRUNCH and PUSH-UP**: Both are exercises or ways to work out.
   - **THRUST and PUSH-UP**: Both involve a pushing motion.
   - **WIRELESS and EARLY**: Both could relate to technology or communication, but not directly a way to do the same thing.
   - **SUE and PAYDAY**: Both relate to legal or financial outcomes, but not a direct way to do the same thing.
   - **DOVE and LADY**: Both could be ways to refer to a woman, but not a direct action or way to do something.

2. **Explore deeper connections:**
   - **CRUNCH, PUSH-UP, THRUST, CORE**: These could all be related to exercises or ways to strengthen the body, particularly the core.
   - **SUE, PAYDAY, SUBSTANCE, CORE**: These could relate to legal or financial terms, but not a direct action.

3. **Refine the group:**
   - Let's focus on the exercise connection:
     - **CRUNCH**: An exercise targeting the abdominal muscles.
     - **PUSH-UP**: An exercise targeting the upper body and core.
     - **THRUST**: Could refer to a hip thrust, an exercise targeting the glutes and core.
     - **CORE**: Directly related to exercises targeting the core muscles.

4. **Verify the pattern:**
   - These words all relate to exercises or ways to strengthen the body, particularly focusing on the core muscles.

Based on this analysis, the group of four words that match the pattern of "each a way to do the same thing" could be: **CRUNCH, PUSH-UP, THRUST, CORE**. They all relate to exercises or ways to strengthen the core. 

If this doesn't seem to fit, we can explore other potential connections or patterns. Let me know if you want to try another approach!
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 ## Brainstorming Note #3 
 
Let's tackle this puzzle step by step, following the pattern of finding synonymous adjectives among the given words.

Step 1: Identify two puzzle words that can be synonymous adjectives.

1. **BIG**: This can be an adjective meaning large in size or importance.
2. **CORE**: While "core" is often a noun, it can also be used as an adjective meaning central or essential, which can be synonymous with "big" in the sense of importance.

Step 2: See if other puzzle words can also be synonymous with the puzzle words identified.

3. **SUBSTANCE**: As an adjective, "substantial" (derived from substance) can mean significant or important, which aligns with "big" and "core" in terms of importance.
4. **THRUST**: As an adjective, "thrust" can imply forceful or significant, which can be synonymous with "big" in terms of impact or importance.

Let's review the words we've identified:

- **BIG**: Large in size or importance.
- **CORE**: Central or essential.
- **SUBSTANCE**: Significant or important.
- **THRUST**: Forceful or significant.

These words can be synonymous adjectives when considering their meanings related to importance or impact. 

If this doesn't seem to fit the pattern, we can try another set of words. Let me know if you want to explore further or if you have any other thoughts!
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 ## Brainstorming Note #4 
 
Let's tackle this puzzle step by step, focusing on identifying potential synonyms among the given words. Remember, we're looking for four words that can be synonymous with each other, functioning as the same part of speech.

1. **EARLY**: This is an adjective, meaning "before the usual or expected time." Possible synonyms could be "premature" or "initial."

2. **MARS**: This is a noun, referring to the planet or the Roman god of war. It's unlikely to have synonyms among the other words.

3. **PAYDAY**: This is a noun, meaning "the day on which someone is paid." It doesn't seem to have obvious synonyms in the list.

4. **CRUNCH**: This can be a noun or a verb. As a verb, it means "to crush with the teeth" or "to process." As a noun, it can mean "a critical situation." Let's keep this in mind for potential synonyms.

5. **SUE**: This is a verb, meaning "to take legal action against someone." It doesn't seem to have synonyms in the list.

6. **MEAT**: This is a noun, meaning "the flesh of an animal." It doesn't seem to have synonyms in the list.

7. **DEMI**: This is an adjective, meaning "half" or "partially." It doesn't seem to have synonyms in the list.

8. **SUBSTANCE**: This is a noun, meaning "a particular kind of matter." It doesn't seem to have synonyms in the list.

9. **LADY**: This is a noun, meaning "a woman." It doesn't seem to have synonyms in the list.

10. **WIRELESS**: This is an adjective, meaning "without wires." It doesn't seem to have synonyms in the list.

11. **CORE**: This can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means "the central part of something." As a verb, it means "to remove the core from." Let's keep this in mind for potential synonyms.

12. **DOVE**: This can be a noun, meaning "a type of bird," or a verb, meaning "past tense of dive." As a verb, it could potentially have synonyms.

13. **BIG**: This is an adjective, meaning "large in size." Possible synonyms could be "huge" or "enormous."

14. **PUSH-UP**: This is a noun, referring to an exercise. It doesn't seem to have synonyms in the list.

15. **SPORTS**: This is a noun, referring to physical activities. It doesn't seem to have synonyms in the list.

16. **THRUST**: This can be a noun or a verb. As a verb, it means "to push with force." As a noun, it means "a strong push." Let's keep this in mind for potential synonyms.

Now, let's see if we can find a group of four words that can be synonymous:

- **CRUNCH, CORE, DOVE, THRUST**: As verbs, these words can all relate to actions involving force or pressure. "Crunch" can mean to press or crush, "core" can mean to remove the central part, "dove" (as the past tense of dive) involves a forceful movement, and "thrust" means to push with force.

This group seems to fit the pattern of verbs involving forceful actions. Let's go with this combination as a potential solution. If this doesn't work, we can try another pattern.
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 ## Brainstorming Note #5 
 
Let's go through the steps to identify a possible solution to this puzzle.

**Step 1: Identify letters or words that commonly follow these puzzle words**

1. **DEMI** - god, moore, tasse, john
2. **PUSH-UP** - bra, exercise, position, challenge
3. **LADY** - bug, bird, gaga, luck
4. **DOVE** - soap, bar, tail, chocolate
5. **CRUNCH** - time, bar, numbers, abs
6. **EARLY** - bird, riser, morning, adopter
7. **SUBSTANCE** - abuse, use, matter, control
8. **PAYDAY** - loan, bar, friday, advance
9. **SPORTS** - car, bar, center, team
10. **WIRELESS** - network, connection, technology, router
11. **THRUST** - vector, force, stage, reverser
12. **BIG** - ben, bang, apple, deal
13. **MEAT** - loaf, ball, market, pie
14. **CORE** - value, strength, group, temperature
15. **SUE** - storm, grafton, sylvester, bird
16. **MARS** - bar, rover, attacks, planet

**Step 2: Identify puzzle words that have the same letters or words that commonly follow them**

Let's look for a common set of letters or words that can follow four of these puzzle words:

- **BAR**: This can follow CRUNCH, PAYDAY, SPORTS, and MARS.

**Step 3: See if other puzzle words on the list can have the same letters follow them**

We have identified four words that can be followed by "bar":

1. **CRUNCH** - bar
2. **PAYDAY** - bar
3. **SPORTS** - bar
4. **MARS** - bar

This set of words fits the pattern where each word can be followed by "bar."

If this solution works, it should help defuse the bomb. If not, we may need to try another pattern. Let me know if you need further assistance.
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Your response should consist of each possible solution that a brainstormer has identified, along with the brainstormer’s explanation of the connection between the words in that solution. Good luck, godspeed, and God bless America. We’re all counting on you.

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user: From your brainstorming notes, extract viable answers for this puzzle: PAYDAY CORE MARS PUSH-UP LADY CRUNCH MEAT SPORTS BIG SUE DEMI EARLY SUBSTANCE THRUST WIRELESS DOVE

## Output

Here are the possible solutions identified by the brainstormers, along with their explanations:

1. **Exercise/Fitness Connection**:
   - **Words**: THRUST, CORE, CRUNCH, PUSH-UP
   - **Explanation**: These words all relate to exercises or ways to strengthen the body, particularly focusing on the core muscles. (Identified in Brainstorming Note #1 and #2)

2. **Synonymous Adjectives Related to Importance or Impact**:
   - **Words**: BIG, CORE, SUBSTANCE, THRUST
   - **Explanation**: These words can be synonymous adjectives when considering their meanings related to importance or impact. (Identified in Brainstorming Note #3)

3. **Verbs Involving Forceful Actions**:
   - **Words**: CRUNCH, CORE, DOVE, THRUST
   - **Explanation**: As verbs, these words can all relate to actions involving force or pressure. "Crunch" can mean to press or crush, "core" can mean to remove the central part, "dove" (as the past tense of dive) involves a forceful movement, and "thrust" means to push with force. (Identified in Brainstorming Note #4)

4. **Words Followed by "Bar"**:
   - **Words**: CRUNCH, PAYDAY, SPORTS, MARS
   - **Explanation**: Each of these words can be followed by "bar" (e.g., crunch bar, payday bar, sports bar, Mars bar). (Identified in Brainstorming Note #5)

These are the potential solutions that have been identified.

