# guess_2_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 step by step, focusing on identifying connections between the words that could represent different aspects of the same thing.

### Step 1: Identify Two Puzzle Words

1. **MEAT and SUBSTANCE**: Both can be considered aspects of food or nutrition. "Meat" is a type of food, and "substance" can refer to the nutritional content or the essence of food.

2. **WIRELESS and EARLY**: These could be aspects of technology or communication. "Wireless" refers to a type of technology, and "early" could refer to the early stages of technological development.

3. **SPORTS and CRUNCH**: These could be aspects of physical fitness. "Sports" is a form of physical activity, and "crunch" is a type of exercise.

4. **CORE and CRUNCH**: Both relate to fitness, specifically exercises targeting the core muscles.

### Step 2: Expand to Four Words

Let's try to expand on these initial connections:

1. **MEAT, SUBSTANCE, CORE, CRUNCH**: These could all relate to aspects of nutrition and fitness. "Meat" and "substance" are related to nutrition, while "core" and "crunch" are related to fitness exercises.

2. **WIRELESS, EARLY, PUSH-UP, THRUST**: These could relate to aspects of technology and innovation. "Wireless" and "early" relate to technology, while "push-up" and "thrust" could metaphorically relate to advancements or movements in technology.

3. **SPORTS, CRUNCH, CORE, PUSH-UP**: These are all aspects of physical fitness. "Sports" is a general term for physical activity, "crunch" and "push-up" are specific exercises, and "core" refers to the muscle group targeted by these exercises.

### Conclusion

The most promising group seems to be **SPORTS, CRUNCH, CORE, PUSH-UP**, as they all relate to different aspects of physical fitness. "Sports" is the general activity, "crunch" and "push-up" are specific exercises, and "core" is the muscle group involved.

If this doesn't fit the pattern, we can explore other combinations or start over with a new approach. Let me know if you need further assistance or if we should try another pattern.
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 ## Brainstorming Note #2 
 
Let's tackle this puzzle step by step, focusing on identifying potential pop culture references among the given words. We'll start by looking for connections between two words and then see if we can expand that to a group of four.

1. **PAYDAY and MARS**: Both are names of candy bars. This could be a potential pop culture reference related to popular candy brands.

2. **DOVE and MARS**: Continuing with the candy theme, Dove is also a brand of chocolate, and Mars is a well-known candy company. 

3. **CRUNCH**: This is another candy bar brand, Nestlé Crunch, which fits the candy theme.

4. **LADY and DEMI**: Both could refer to pop stars (Lady Gaga and Demi Lovato), but let's see if we can find more words to fit this theme.

5. **BIG and EARLY**: These could be part of phrases or titles, but they don't immediately suggest a pop culture reference.

6. **WIRELESS and SPORTS**: These could relate to technology or broadcasting, but it's not a strong pop culture reference.

7. **SUE and DEMI**: Both could be first names of famous people (Sue Sylvester from "Glee" and Demi Lovato), but again, we need more words to fit this theme.

8. **THRUST and PUSH-UP**: These are both exercise-related, but not a pop culture reference.

9. **SUBSTANCE and CORE**: These could relate to fitness or health, but not a strong pop culture reference.

Based on the above analysis, the strongest connection seems to be the candy theme. Let's see if we can find four words that fit this theme:

- **PAYDAY**: Candy bar
- **MARS**: Candy company
- **DOVE**: Chocolate brand
- **CRUNCH**: Candy bar

These four words all relate to candy brands, which is a pop culture reference. This seems like a plausible solution to the puzzle. If this doesn't work, we can explore other potential connections, but this is a strong candidate based on the given words.
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 ## Brainstorming Note #3 
 
Let's tackle this puzzle step by step, focusing on identifying words that can mean the same thing and function as the same part of speech.

1. **DOVE**: This can be a noun (the bird) or a verb (past tense of "dive"). As a noun, it might not have many synonyms in this list. As a verb, it could relate to "THRUST" or "PUSH-UP" in terms of movement, but let's keep it in mind.

2. **WIRELESS**: This is an adjective or noun, often referring to technology without wires. It doesn't immediately suggest a synonym from the list.

3. **CORE**: This can be a noun (the central part of something) or a verb (to remove the core of something). As a noun, it might relate to "SUBSTANCE" or "MEAT" in terms of being the essential part.

4. **SUBSTANCE**: This is a noun meaning the material or essential part of something. It could relate to "CORE" or "MEAT."

5. **PUSH-UP**: This is a noun (an exercise) or a verb (to push something up). As a verb, it might relate to "THRUST."

6. **DEMI**: This is an adjective meaning half or partial. It doesn't immediately suggest a synonym from the list.

7. **CRUNCH**: This can be a noun (a sound or exercise) or a verb (to crush something noisily). As a noun, it might relate to "PUSH-UP" in terms of exercise.

8. **EARLY**: This is an adjective or adverb meaning before the usual time. It doesn't immediately suggest a synonym from the list.

9. **PAYDAY**: This is a noun meaning the day on which one receives payment. It doesn't immediately suggest a synonym from the list.

10. **THRUST**: This can be a noun (a forceful push) or a verb (to push forcefully). As a verb, it might relate to "PUSH-UP."

11. **MARS**: This can be a noun (the planet) or a verb (to damage). As a verb, it might relate to "SUE" in terms of causing harm.

12. **MEAT**: This is a noun meaning the flesh of an animal or the essential part of something. It could relate to "CORE" or "SUBSTANCE."

13. **SPORTS**: This is a noun meaning physical activities or games. It doesn't immediately suggest a synonym from the list.

14. **SUE**: This is a verb meaning to take legal action. It doesn't immediately suggest a synonym from the list.

15. **BIG**: This is an adjective meaning large. It doesn't immediately suggest a synonym from the list.

16. **LADY**: This is a noun meaning a woman. It doesn't immediately suggest a synonym from the list.

Now, let's try to form a group of four words that can mean the same thing:

- **CORE, SUBSTANCE, MEAT**: These can all be nouns meaning the essential part of something.
- We need one more word to complete the group. "CRUNCH" as a noun doesn't fit, but as a verb, it might relate to "THRUST" or "PUSH-UP" in terms of forceful action.

Let's try another angle:

- **THRUST, PUSH-UP, CRUNCH**: These can all be verbs related to forceful movement or action.
- We need one more word to complete the group. "DOVE" as a verb (past tense of "dive") might relate to movement, but it's not a perfect fit.

Given the constraints, let's focus on the first group:

- **CORE, SUBSTANCE, MEAT**: These are strong candidates for the same meaning as nouns.
- We need to find a fourth word that fits this pattern. "DEMI" doesn't fit, but "WIRELESS" as a concept might relate to the essential part of technology, though it's a stretch.

If we can't find a perfect fourth word, we might need to consider a different pattern or ask for more context. Let's go with:

- **CORE, SUBSTANCE, MEAT, [fourth word needed]**

If you have any other ideas or want to try a different approach, let me know!
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 ## Brainstorming Note #4 
 
Let's tackle this puzzle step by step, focusing on identifying a category that can link four of these words together.

### Step 1: Identify Two Puzzle Words

1. **THRUST** and **PUSH-UP**: Both of these words can be associated with exercises or movements in fitness. "Thrust" is a movement often used in exercises like hip thrusts, and "push-up" is a common exercise.

2. **MARS** and **EARLY**: These could be related to time or space. "Mars" is a planet, and "early" could relate to time, but they don't seem to fit a specific category together.

3. **WIRELESS** and **CORE**: These could relate to technology. "Wireless" is a type of technology, and "core" could refer to the central part of a computer processor.

### Step 2: Explore Other Words

Let's focus on the fitness/exercise category for now:

- **THRUST**: As mentioned, relates to a movement in exercises.
- **PUSH-UP**: A specific exercise.
- **CRUNCH**: Another exercise, specifically for the abdominal muscles.
- **BIG**: This is a bit tricky, but in fitness, "big" could refer to muscle growth or size, often a goal of exercising.

### Step 3: Verify the Category

The category of "fitness/exercise" seems to fit well with these words:

- **THRUST**: Hip thrusts, a common exercise.
- **PUSH-UP**: A classic bodyweight exercise.
- **CRUNCH**: An abdominal exercise.
- **BIG**: Often used in the context of building muscle size.

### Conclusion

The four words that fit the pattern of being parts of different words within the "fitness/exercise" category are:

- **THRUST**
- **PUSH-UP**
- **CRUNCH**
- **BIG**

If this doesn't seem to fit, we can explore other categories or combinations. Let me know if you want to try a different approach or pattern!
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 ## Brainstorming Note #5 
 
Let's tackle this puzzle step by step by examining each word and brainstorming possible words they could modify. We need to find a common word that can be modified by four of the puzzle words.

1. **CORE**: 
   - Core can modify: apple, strength, value, team

2. **MEAT**: 
   - Meat can modify: market, grinder, loaf, pie

3. **WIRELESS**: 
   - Wireless can modify: network, technology, connection, router

4. **PAYDAY**: 
   - Payday can modify: loan, candy, bar, advance

5. **DOVE**: 
   - Dove can modify: soap, chocolate, bar, campaign

6. **BIG**: 
   - Big can modify: apple, bang, deal, brother

7. **MARS**: 
   - Mars can modify: bar, rover, mission, planet

8. **EARLY**: 
   - Early can modify: bird, riser, adopter, warning

9. **THRUST**: 
   - Thrust can modify: vector, stage, force, bearing

10. **SUE**: 
    - Sue can modify: storm, case, process, file

11. **CRUNCH**: 
    - Crunch can modify: time, bar, numbers, exercise

12. **SUBSTANCE**: 
    - Substance can modify: abuse, use, control, matter

13. **DEMI**: 
    - Demi can modify: god, lovato, moore, tasse

14. **LADY**: 
    - Lady can modify: bird, gaga, luck, killer

15. **SPORTS**: 
    - Sports can modify: car, bar, drink, team

16. **PUSH-UP**: 
    - Push-up can modify: bra, exercise, challenge, position

Now, let's identify a common word that can be modified by four of these puzzle words:

- **Bar**: 
  - Can be modified by: PAYDAY, DOVE, MARS, CRUNCH

This gives us a potential solution: PAYDAY, DOVE, MARS, CRUNCH, all modifying "bar."

If this doesn't work, we can explore other combinations or patterns. 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: SUE MARS CRUNCH MEAT DOVE LADY PAYDAY WIRELESS CORE SPORTS THRUST EARLY BIG SUBSTANCE DEMI PUSH-UP

## Output

Here are the viable solutions extracted from the brainstorming notes:

1. **SPORTS, CRUNCH, CORE, PUSH-UP**: These are all aspects of physical fitness. "Sports" is a general term for physical activity, "crunch" and "push-up" are specific exercises, and "core" refers to the muscle group targeted by these exercises. (Brainstorming Note #1)

2. **PAYDAY, MARS, DOVE, CRUNCH**: These four words all relate to candy brands, which is a pop culture reference. "Payday" is a candy bar, "Mars" is a candy company, "Dove" is a chocolate brand, and "Crunch" is a candy bar. (Brainstorming Note #2)

3. **THRUST, PUSH-UP, CRUNCH, BIG**: These words fit the pattern of being parts of different words within the "fitness/exercise" category. "Thrust" relates to hip thrusts, "push-up" is a classic bodyweight exercise, "crunch" is an abdominal exercise, and "big" is often used in the context of building muscle size. (Brainstorming Note #4)

4. **PAYDAY, DOVE, MARS, CRUNCH**: These words can all modify "bar," as in candy bar. "Payday bar," "Dove bar," "Mars bar," and "Crunch bar" are all types of candy bars. (Brainstorming Note #5)

