# guess_4_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 tackle this puzzle step by step, looking for connections between the words that could indicate they are parts of the same thing or process.

1. **SUBSTANCE**: This could refer to a material or an essential part of something.
2. **WIRELESS**: This typically refers to technology that operates without physical connections, like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
3. **PUSH-UP**: This is an exercise, but it could also refer to something that elevates or supports.
4. **BIG CRUNCH**: This is a theoretical cosmological event, the opposite of the Big Bang.
5. **EARLY**: This could refer to time, something that happens sooner rather than later.
6. **SUE**: This is a legal action.
7. **LADY**: This refers to a woman, but could also be part of a title or name.
8. **CORE**: This could refer to the central part of something, like the Earth or an apple.
9. **THRUST**: This is a forceful push or drive, often used in physics or engineering.
10. **MARS**: This is a planet, but could also refer to the Roman god of war.
11. **MEAT**: This is food, specifically animal flesh.
12. **DEMI**: This means half or partial, often used in names or titles.
13. **DOVE**: This is a bird, but could also symbolize peace.
14. **SPORTS**: This refers to physical activities or games.
15. **PAYDAY**: This is the day on which someone receives their salary.

Now, let's try to find connections:

- **CORE, THRUST, BIG CRUNCH, MARS**: These could all relate to space or physics. "CORE" could refer to the core of a planet, "THRUST" to the force used in space travel, "BIG CRUNCH" to a cosmological event, and "MARS" to a planet. This could be a potential group related to space or astrophysics.

- **SUBSTANCE, CORE, MEAT, DEMI**: These could relate to food or cooking. "SUBSTANCE" as the material or ingredient, "CORE" as the central part of a fruit, "MEAT" as a type of food, and "DEMI" as in demi-glace, a culinary term.

- **WIRELESS, PUSH-UP, THRUST, SPORTS**: These could relate to physical activities or technology. "WIRELESS" for technology, "PUSH-UP" as an exercise, "THRUST" as a physical force, and "SPORTS" as physical activities.

- **LADY, DOVE, DEMI, EARLY**: These could relate to names or titles. "LADY" as a title, "DOVE" as a symbol or name, "DEMI" as a prefix or name, and "EARLY" as a descriptor.

Let's focus on the first group related to space or physics:

- **CORE**: Central part of a planet.
- **THRUST**: Force used in space travel.
- **BIG CRUNCH**: Cosmological event.
- **MARS**: A planet.

This seems like a plausible group of four words that are parts of the same thing or process related to space or astrophysics. Let's go with this combination. If this doesn't work, we can explore other connections.
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 ## Brainstorming Note #2 
 
Let's tackle this puzzle step by step, following the pattern of finding synonymous verbs.

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

1. **THRUST** and **PUSH-UP**: Both can be verbs related to exerting force or moving something forward. "Thrust" means to push something suddenly or violently in a specified direction, and "push-up" can be interpreted as pushing oneself up, especially in the context of exercise.

2. **SUE** and **DEMI**: "Sue" is a verb meaning to initiate legal proceedings against someone. "Demi" doesn't directly fit as a verb, so let's reconsider this pair.

3. **CRUNCH** and **CORE**: "Crunch" can be a verb meaning to crush something noisily between teeth or to process numbers. "Core" can be a verb meaning to remove the central part of something, like an apple. These don't seem to be synonymous.

4. **DOVE** and **THRUST**: "Dove" is the past tense of "dive," which means to plunge headfirst into water or to move quickly. "Thrust" can mean to push or drive with force. These could be synonymous in the context of moving quickly or forcefully.

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

Let's focus on the potential synonymous verbs related to movement or force:

- **THRUST**: To push or drive with force.
- **DOVE**: Past tense of "dive," meaning to plunge or move quickly.
- **PUSH-UP**: To push oneself up, especially in exercise.
- **SHOVE**: To push roughly or with force.

Unfortunately, "SHOVE" is not in the list, so let's try another approach.

**Re-evaluate potential pairs:**

1. **THRUST** and **DOVE**: Both involve forceful movement.
2. **THRUST** and **PUSH-UP**: Both involve pushing or exerting force.

Let's see if we can find a fourth word:

- **THRUST**
- **DOVE**
- **PUSH-UP**
- **SPORTS**: In a broad sense, "sports" can involve physical exertion or movement, but it doesn't fit as a verb.

**Conclusion:**

We might need to reconsider our approach or look for another pattern. The words don't seem to form a clear group of four synonymous verbs. Let's try another pattern or re-evaluate the list for other potential verb synonyms. If you have any other ideas or want to try a different pattern, let me know!
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 ## Brainstorming Note #3 
 
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:

- Sue - Possible homophone "sew"
- Demi - No homophone comes to mind
- Mars - Possible homophone "ma's" (informal for "mother's")
- Meat - Possible homophone "meet"
- Push-up - No homophone comes to mind
- Lady - No homophone comes to mind
- Payday - No homophone comes to mind
- Core - Possible homophone "corps"
- Crunch - No homophone comes to mind
- Sports - No homophone comes to mind
- Thrust - No homophone comes to mind
- Wireless - No homophone comes to mind
- Substance - No homophone comes to mind
- Dove - Possible homophone "dove" (past tense of dive)
- Early - No homophone comes to mind
- Big - No homophone comes to mind

**Step 2: Narrow down list**

- Sue - Possible homophone "sew"
- Mars - Possible homophone "ma's"
- Meat - Possible homophone "meet"
- Core - Possible homophone "corps"
- Dove - Possible homophone "dove" (past tense of dive)

**Step 3: Extract connection from list**

Let's see if there is a common connection among these homophones:

- Sue (sew) - related to sewing
- Mars (ma's) - informal possessive form
- Meat (meet) - related to gathering
- Core (corps) - related to a group or body
- Dove (dove) - related to birds or diving

Upon examining these, there doesn't seem to be a clear, unique connection among four of these words that fits a specific pattern like the examples given (e.g., animal names or Greek letters).

Since we couldn't find a group of four words with a clear connection, we might need to consider a different pattern or re-evaluate the list for other potential homophones. Let me know if you want to try another approach or if there's another pattern to consider.
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 ## Brainstorming Note #4 
 
Let's work through this step by step to find a possible solution to the puzzle.

**Step 1: Identify prefixes or words that commonly come before these puzzle words**

1. **SPORTS** - team, extreme, water
2. **MEAT** - red, white, processed
3. **PAYDAY** - big, early, next
4. **CORE** - apple, hard, inner
5. **DEMI** - semi, half, Moore
6. **LADY** - first, young, leading
7. **THRUST** - forward, powerful, main
8. **BIG** - very, quite, so
9. **PUSH-UP** - exercise, daily, routine
10. **EARLY** - morning, bird, riser
11. **SUBSTANCE** - chemical, controlled, illegal
12. **CRUNCH** - number, time, ab
13. **WIRELESS** - network, connection, technology
14. **SUE** - file, legal, court
15. **DOVE** - peace, white, mourning
16. **MARS** - red, planet, bar

**Step 2: Identify puzzle words that have the same words that commonly come before them**

- **BIG**: Push-up, Payday
- **RED**: Meat, Mars
- **WHITE**: Meat, Dove
- **EARLY**: Bird, Payday
- **FIRST**: Lady, Core

**Step 3: See if other puzzle words can have that same prefix or word**

Let's explore some possibilities:

1. **BIG**: 
   - BIG PUSH-UP
   - BIG PAYDAY
   - BIG THRUST
   - BIG SPORTS

2. **RED**:
   - RED MEAT
   - RED MARS
   - RED DOVE (as in a type of dove, though less common)
   - RED CORE (as in a red apple core, though less common)

3. **WHITE**:
   - WHITE MEAT
   - WHITE DOVE
   - WHITE CORE (as in a white core of something, though less common)
   - WHITE LADY (as in a cocktail or a ghost, though less common)

4. **EARLY**:
   - EARLY BIRD
   - EARLY PAYDAY
   - EARLY THRUST (as in an early start, though less common)
   - EARLY SPORTS (as in early morning sports, though less common)

5. **FIRST**:
   - FIRST LADY
   - FIRST CORE (as in the first core principle, though less common)
   - FIRST THRUST (as in the first attempt, though less common)
   - FIRST SPORTS (as in first sports event, though less common)

**Step 4: Conclusion**

The most promising group of four words that follow a common prefix or word is:

- **BIG**: PUSH-UP, PAYDAY, THRUST, SPORTS

This group seems to fit well with the prefix "BIG," as each of these words can commonly follow "BIG." 

If this doesn't work, we can explore other combinations or try a different pattern. Let me know if you need further assistance!
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 ## Brainstorming Note #5 
 
Alright, let's tackle this step by step. We need to find a group of four words from the list that are each one letter away from something else in common. 

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

Let's start by looking at each word and thinking of words that are one letter away:

1. MEAT: Meet, Seat, Beat, Heat
2. CORE: Bore, More, Sore, Lore
3. PAYDAY: Payday is a bit tricky, but let's try: Mayday, Payday (as in the candy bar)
4. DOVE: Love, Move, Rove
5. MARS: Cars, Bars, Wars
6. CRUNCH: Brunch, Crunchy
7. THRUST: Trust, Thrusts
8. EARLY: Yearly, Nearly
9. WIRELESS: Tireless, Wireless (as in the technology)
10. SUBSTANCE: Substance is long, but let's try: Substances, Substage
11. BIG: Bag, Bug, Bog
12. LADY: Lacy, Laddy
13. SUE: Use, Sub
14. PUSH-UP: Pushup is tricky, but let's try: Pushups, Push-up (as in the exercise)
15. SPORTS: Ports, Sorts
16. DEMI: Semi, Dime

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

Now, let's look for a common theme or connection among these brainstormed words. 

- MEAT (Meet), CORE (More), DOVE (Love), MARS (Cars): These words can be related to things you might find in a grocery store or market (Meat, More, Love as in Dove chocolate, Cars as in Mars bars).

Step 3: See if other puzzle words can share the connection.

Let's see if we can find a group of four words that fit this pattern:

- MEAT (Meet)
- CORE (More)
- DOVE (Love)
- MARS (Cars)

These words are each one letter away from words that can be associated with a grocery store or market. 

If this doesn't seem to fit, we can try another pattern or connection. Let me know if you think this is a viable solution or if we should explore other possibilities.
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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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 You have already decided to submit the following guesses, so you should not select them again as a guess to submit: 
CRUNCH MARS PAYDAY SPORTS
DOVE MARS PAYDAY SPORTS
CRUNCH DOVE MARS PAYDAY


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

## Output

Here are the possible solutions identified in the brainstorming notes:

1. **CORE, THRUST, BIG CRUNCH, MARS**: These words could all relate to space or physics. "CORE" could refer to the core of a planet, "THRUST" to the force used in space travel, "BIG CRUNCH" to a cosmological event, and "MARS" to a planet. This group is related to space or astrophysics. (Brainstorming Note #1)

2. **BIG: PUSH-UP, PAYDAY, THRUST, SPORTS**: This group fits well with the prefix "BIG," as each of these words can commonly follow "BIG." (Brainstorming Note #4)

3. **MEAT, CORE, DOVE, MARS**: These words are each one letter away from words that can be associated with a grocery store or market. "MEAT" (Meet), "CORE" (More), "DOVE" (Love), "MARS" (Cars). (Brainstorming Note #5)

