# guess_9_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.


 
 You should not copy from the notes any guesses that we already know were incorrect. 
 

Here are the brainstormers’ notes:


 ## Brainstorming Note #1 
 
Let's tackle this puzzle step by step by identifying potential synonymous verbs among the given words. 

1. **EARLY**: As a verb, "early" doesn't seem to fit well. Let's move on.

2. **SUBSTANCE**: This is typically a noun, but let's consider if it can be a verb. "Substance" doesn't work as a verb synonymously with others here.

3. **WIRELESS**: This is primarily an adjective or noun, not a verb.

4. **SPORTS**: As a verb, "sport" can mean to display or wear something. Let's keep this in mind.

5. **BIG**: This is usually an adjective, not a verb.

6. **PUSH-UP**: As a verb, "push" can mean to thrust or shove. Let's consider this.

7. **SUE**: As a verb, "sue" means to take legal action. This is quite specific.

8. **DEMI**: This is typically a prefix or a noun, not a verb.

9. **CORE**: As a verb, "core" can mean to remove the central part of something, like an apple.

10. **MEAT**: This is typically a noun, not a verb.

11. **LADY**: This is a noun, not a verb.

12. **THRUST**: As a verb, "thrust" means to push or drive with force.

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

- **PUSH-UP** and **THRUST**: Both can mean to push or drive with force.
- **SPORTS**: As a verb, it doesn't fit with "push" or "thrust."
- **CORE**: As a verb, it doesn't fit with "push" or "thrust."

It seems like "PUSH-UP" and "THRUST" are the closest pair we have, but we need two more words to form a group of four synonymous verbs. Let's try another approach:

- **SUE**: As a verb, it means to take legal action. This is quite specific and doesn't match with others.

Given the current list, it seems challenging to find four words that fit the pattern of synonymous verbs. We might need to consider a different pattern or a new set of words. Let me know if you want to try another approach or if there are additional words to consider.
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 ## Brainstorming Note #2 
 
Let's go through the steps to identify a possible solution to this puzzle.

**Step 1: Identify Homophones**

For each word in the list, let’s say the word aloud to find out if it is a homophone:

- Early - No homophone comes to mind
- Lady - No homophone comes to mind
- Demi - No homophone comes to mind
- Thrust - No homophone comes to mind
- Sue - Possible homophone "sue" (legal action) and "sioux" (Native American tribe)
- Core - Possible homophone "corps" (military unit)
- Substance - No homophone comes to mind
- Wireless - No homophone comes to mind
- Push-up - No homophone comes to mind
- Big - No homophone comes to mind
- Sports - No homophone comes to mind
- Meat - Possible homophone "meet" (to encounter)

**Step 2: Narrow down the list**

- Sue - Possible homophone "sioux"
- Core - Possible homophone "corps"
- Meat - Possible homophone "meet"

**Step 3: Extract connection from list**

We need to find a fourth word that fits a common connection with the identified homophones. Let's consider possible connections:

- "Sue" (Sioux) and "Core" (Corps) could relate to groups or organizations.
- "Meat" (Meet) could relate to gatherings or meetings.

Unfortunately, we only have three words that fit a potential pattern. Let's consider if there might be another word in the list that could fit a similar connection or if we need to try another pattern.

If we can't find a fourth word, we may need to explore other potential homophones or connections. Let me know if you have any other ideas or if we should try a different approach.
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 ## Brainstorming Note #3 
 
Let's work through this step by step to find a possible solution to the puzzle.

**Step 1: Examine the list of puzzle words to brainstorm prefixes or words that can come before each puzzle word.**

**THRUST** - rocket, power, forward

**SUE** - file, pursue, legal

**LADY** - first, young, leading

**BIG** - shot, deal, time

**WIRELESS** - network, connection, technology

**SUBSTANCE** - chemical, controlled, active

**EARLY** - bird, morning, riser

**MEAT** - red, white, ground

**DEMI** - god, moore, tasse

**CORE** - apple, hard, inner

**SPORTS** - car, news, team

**PUSH-UP** - exercise, bra, challenge

**Step 2: Identify puzzle words that can have the same prefix or word come before them.**

Let's look for common prefixes or words:

- **BIG**: Big shot, big deal, big time
- **WIRELESS**: Wireless network, wireless connection, wireless technology
- **EARLY**: Early bird, early morning, early riser
- **SPORTS**: Sports car, sports news, sports team

**Step 3: See if other puzzle words can have that same prefix or word, trying to arrive at a group of four puzzle words that can each have the same prefix or word.**

Let's try to find a group of four:

- **BIG**: Big shot, big deal, big time
- **WIRELESS**: Wireless network, wireless connection, wireless technology
- **EARLY**: Early bird, early morning, early riser
- **SPORTS**: Sports car, sports news, sports team

Unfortunately, none of these groups have four words. Let's try another approach.

**Step 4: Try another pattern or combination.**

Let's try to find another common prefix or word:

- **THRUST**: Rocket thrust, power thrust, forward thrust
- **PUSH-UP**: Exercise push-up, bra push-up, challenge push-up

Again, we don't have four words. Let's try another approach.

**Step 5: Consider other possibilities.**

Let's try to find another common prefix or word:

- **CORE**: Apple core, hard core, inner core
- **DEMI**: Demi-god, Demi Moore, Demi-tasse

Again, we don't have four words. Let's try another approach.

**Conclusion:**

Unfortunately, I couldn't find a group of four words that follow the same prefix or word pattern. We might need to consider a different pattern or get more information to solve this puzzle. Let me know if you have any other ideas or if there's another pattern we should try.
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 ## Brainstorming Note #4 
 
Alright, let's tackle this step by step.

**Step 1: Examine the list of puzzle words to brainstorm words that are one letter away from each puzzle word.**

1. MEAT: MATE, BEAT, SEAT, HEAT
2. SUBSTANCE: SUBSTANCES, SUBSTANCEY
3. SPORTS: SORTS, PORTS, SHORTS
4. THRUST: TRUST, THIRST, THRUSH
5. DEMI: DIME, DEEM, DEBI
6. BIG: BAG, BUG, BOG
7. WIRELESS: WIRELESSY, WIRELESSS
8. PUSH-UP: PUSHUPS, PUSH-UPY
9. SUE: DUE, CUE, SEE
10. CORE: CURE, CARE, COVE
11. EARLY: YEARLY, EARLYS
12. LADY: LACY, LARD, LAND

**Step 2: Identify a connection between the words that you’ve brainstormed that applies to multiple puzzle words.**

Let's look for a common theme or category among the brainstormed words:

- MEAT (MATE, BEAT, SEAT, HEAT): These could relate to actions or states (e.g., MATE as in pairing, BEAT as in rhythm).
- SUBSTANCE: Hard to find a one-letter-away word that fits a theme.
- SPORTS (SORTS, PORTS, SHORTS): These could relate to categories or types.
- THRUST (TRUST, THIRST, THRUSH): These could relate to actions or states.
- DEMI (DIME, DEEM, DEBI): These could relate to names or values.
- BIG (BAG, BUG, BOG): These could relate to objects or states.
- WIRELESS: Hard to find a one-letter-away word that fits a theme.
- PUSH-UP: Hard to find a one-letter-away word that fits a theme.
- SUE (DUE, CUE, SEE): These could relate to actions or states.
- CORE (CURE, CARE, COVE): These could relate to actions or states.
- EARLY (YEARLY, EARLYS): These could relate to time or frequency.
- LADY (LACY, LARD, LAND): These could relate to objects or states.

**Step 3: See if other puzzle words can share the connection, trying to arrive at a group of four puzzle words that are each one letter away from a word that shares something else in common.**

Let's try to find a group of four words that fit a common theme:

1. MEAT (MATE): Could relate to pairing or relationships.
2. SPORTS (SORTS): Could relate to categories or types.
3. THRUST (TRUST): Could relate to actions or states.
4. SUE (CUE): Could relate to actions or states.

These words could potentially relate to actions or states, but it's not a strong connection. Let's try another approach:

1. MEAT (HEAT): Relates to temperature.
2. CORE (CURE): Relates to health or wellness.
3. EARLY (YEARLY): Relates to time or frequency.
4. LADY (LACY): Relates to fashion or appearance.

This group doesn't seem to fit a strong common theme either. Let's try one more:

1. MEAT (BEAT): Relates to rhythm or music.
2. SPORTS (SHORTS): Relates to clothing.
3. THRUST (THRUSH): Relates to birds.
4. BIG (BUG): Relates to insects.

This group doesn't fit a strong common theme either. It seems like we might need to try another pattern or approach. Let me know if you have any other ideas or if we should try a different pattern.
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 ## Brainstorming Note #5 
 
Let's tackle this puzzle step by step. We need to find a subtle connection between four of these words. 

1. **DEMI**: This could refer to something that is half or partial, like "demigod" or "demitasse."

2. **MEAT**: This is a type of food, but it could also refer to the core or substance of something, as in "the meat of the argument."

3. **LADY**: This refers to a woman, but it could also be used in specific contexts like "First Lady" or "Lady Luck."

4. **WIRELESS**: This refers to technology that operates without wires, like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

5. **CORE**: This could refer to the central part of something, like the core of an apple or the core of the Earth.

6. **THRUST**: This could refer to a forceful push or drive, often used in contexts like "rocket thrust."

7. **SPORTS**: This refers to physical activities or games, but it could also be used in contexts like "sports car."

8. **EARLY**: This refers to something happening before the usual or expected time.

9. **BIG**: This refers to something large in size or importance.

10. **SUE**: This could refer to taking legal action against someone.

11. **PUSH-UP**: This is a type of exercise, but it could also refer to something that enhances or lifts, like a "push-up bra."

12. **SUBSTANCE**: This refers to a particular kind of matter or material, but it could also mean the essence or core of something.

Now, let's try to find a connection:

- **CORE** and **SUBSTANCE** both refer to the essence or central part of something.
- **THRUST** and **PUSH-UP** both involve a forceful movement or lift.

Let's see if we can find a common theme:

- **CORE**, **SUBSTANCE**, **THRUST**, and **PUSH-UP** could all relate to the concept of "strength" or "central force." 

However, this connection might not be subtle enough. Let's try another angle:

- **DEMI**, **LADY**, **BIG**, and **EARLY** could all relate to descriptors or modifiers. For example, "demi" as in half, "lady" as in a title, "big" as in size, and "early" as in time. 

This is a bit abstract, but it could be a direction to explore. Let's refine this:

- **DEMI** (half), **LADY** (title), **BIG** (size), and **EARLY** (time) could all be seen as adjectives or descriptors that modify nouns.

This might be a more subtle connection. Let's go with this set: **DEMI**, **LADY**, **BIG**, **EARLY**.

If this doesn't work, we can try another pattern. Let me know if you want to explore further!
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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: LADY EARLY PUSH-UP BIG WIRELESS SUBSTANCE DEMI SUE CORE THRUST SPORTS MEAT

## Output

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

1. **From Brainstorming Note #5:**
   - **DEMI**, **LADY**, **BIG**, **EARLY**: These words could all be seen as adjectives or descriptors that modify nouns. "Demi" as in half, "lady" as in a title, "big" as in size, and "early" as in time. This connection is based on their function as modifiers.

These are the viable solutions extracted from the brainstorming notes.

