VERDICT #1

Tuesday 18 August 2026

4 people, 3 facts each, 13 clues. Every clue is true and together they allow exactly one answer.

The grid

NAME
Giulia, Marcus, Aiko, Farid
CUISINE
Italian, Thai, Mexican, Lebanese
COURSE
Appetizer, Main, Dessert, Soup
SPICE LEVEL
Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra hot

The clues

  1. The one whose Cuisine is Italian does not have Course Dessert.
  2. The one whose Course is Main has Spice level Medium.
  3. The one whose Cuisine is Lebanese does not have Course Main.
  4. Giulia's Cuisine is not Thai.
  5. Giulia's Course is not Dessert.
  6. The one whose Course is Soup does not have Spice level Extra hot.
  7. Aiko's Course is not Soup.
  8. Marcus's Course is not Dessert.
  9. Aiko's Cuisine is Italian.
  10. Farid's Spice level is Mild.
  11. The one whose Cuisine is Lebanese does not have Course Soup.
  12. The one whose Cuisine is Italian does not have Spice level Medium.
  13. The one whose Cuisine is Thai does not have Course Main.

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