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The Larger Hole

Level 2 · Medium

A metal washer cannot fit around a pin slightly wider than its hole. A mechanic heats only the washer uniformly and fits it on. Nothing is filed away and the pin is not deformed. The material around the hole expanded rather than shrinking.

  1. Choose a narrator: they read the answer privately and hide it.
  2. Read the premise aloud. Answers: yes, no or irrelevant.
  3. When the game ends, mark the puzzle as played.

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