Logic Puzzle Solver
Logic puzzles require constraint tracking. Asking the model to list constraints first, then apply elimination, mirrors how humans solve these problems reliably.
Solve this logic puzzle by reasoning through it carefully. Do not jump to conclusions.
Puzzle: {{puzzle_description}}
Think through this systematically:
- First, list all the constraints given in the puzzle
- Then, identify what can be determined directly from the constraints
- Next, use process of elimination to narrow down the remaining possibilities
- Finally, check that your solution satisfies every constraint
Reasoning:Variables to customize
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Logic puzzles require constraint tracking. Asking the model to list constraints first, then apply elimination, mirrors how humans solve these problems reliably.
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