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May 23, 2026
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Why You Should Avoid Reuse of Known Digits Initially

Don't fall in love with your green tiles. Exploring new territory is often better than confirming what you already know.

Sarah Johnson

AI Summary

This strategy tip advises against "Hard Mode" thinking in the early game. If you know "5" is the first digit, you don't *have* to use it in your next guess if you're desperate for more info. Burning a turn to find the other digits is often worth it.

AI Highlights

  • Information Gathering: Prioritize finding missing digits over placing known ones.
  • The "Burner" Guess: A guess designed solely to test 3-4 new numbers.

Strategic Sacrifices

Sometimes you have to step back to move forward. Don't let green tiles constrain your discovery phase.

When to Switch

Once you have 3-4 green/purple tiles, stop exploring and start solving.

Test Your Strategy

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