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2016-12-08

Wait, we aren't guaranteed that the clues are correct?

Wait
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2016-12-08

@Wait: Nope, I thought it would be a nice surprise to be told this after 8 days!

Matthew
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2016-12-08

@Matthew: It was definitely a surprise; well played :)

Wait
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