Logical Conundrum Crossword Clue

Meaning

A logical conundrum is a type of puzzle that requires the solver to use logic and reasoning to find the solution. The clues for these puzzles are often phrased in a way that is designed to be misleading or confusing, making them challenging to solve.

Examples

Here are a few examples of logical conundrums:

• A man walks into a bar and asks for a glass of water. The bartender pulls out a gun and points it at the man. The man says "thank you" and walks out. What happened?
• There are three boxes, each containing two balls. One box contains two white balls, one box contains two black balls, and one box contains one white ball and one black ball. The boxes are labeled "white," "black," and "mixed," but each label is incorrect. You can only pick one ball from one box. How do you determine which box contains the two white balls?
• A farmer has 12 sheep. All but 9 die. How many sheep does the farmer have left?

Solutions

Here are the solutions to the above conundrums:

• The man had the hiccups, and the bartender's action startled him, curing his hiccups.
• Pick a ball from the "mixed" box. If it is white, then the "mixed" box contains the two white balls. If it is black, then the "mixed" box contains the one white ball and one black ball, and the "black" box contains the two black balls.
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Tips for Solving Logical Conundrums

Here are a few tips for solving logical conundrums:

• Read the clues carefully and make sure you understand what they are asking.
• Don't be afraid to think outside the box.
• Try to break the problem down into smaller steps.
• Don't get discouraged if you can't solve the puzzle right away. Take a break and come back to it later.