Today’s lateral mystery · Sunday, August 9

Forget the obvious.
Wander a little.

There’s no clock and no score. Turn the problem around, question the wording, and see where your strangest idea takes you.

Day 221 of 365An Hour Later

Frank shoots someone, holds them underwater, then hangs them. An hour later, they are happily looking at each other. Explain.

A correct answer unlocks your achievement and share card.

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How to play sideways

The wording is part of the puzzle.

01Notice assumptionsWhat did the story never actually say?

02Change the frameTry a different place, scale, meaning, or point of view.

03Follow the odd ideaThe ridiculous theory may be one turn away from the answer.