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Garden Helpers

Four volunteers worked different patches using different tools. Use the clues to match each volunteer with a patch and tool.

Edition #6 easy Publish date: 2026-01-21
Scenario

Four volunteers worked different patches using different tools. Use the clues to match each volunteer with a patch and tool.

Clues
  1. Maya worked the roses patch.
  2. Nate worked the herbs patch.
  3. Olive worked the veggies patch.
  4. Rafael worked the lilies patch.
  5. Maya used the shovel.
  6. Nate used the rake.
  7. Olive used the shears.
  8. Rafael used the hoe.
Solved

Explanation

Reveal the reasoning
  1. Clues 1-4 match each volunteer to a patch.
  2. Clues 5-8 assign each tool to complete the grid.

Solution

Show solution mapping

Solve the puzzle to reveal the full mapping.

Order: Tool / Patch

  • Maya -> Shovel / Roses
  • Nate -> Rake / Herbs
  • Olive -> Shears / Veggies
  • Rafael -> Hoe / Lilies

About this puzzle

  • Published: 2026-01-21
  • Validation: Build-time checks for a one-to-one solution mapping and consistent IDs.
  • Corrections: If you spot an issue, contact us with the puzzle date. See the editorial policy and the contact page.

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Volunteer x Tool

Volunteer Shovel Rake Shears Hoe
Maya
Nate
Olive
Rafael

Volunteer x Patch

Volunteer Roses Herbs Veggies Lilies
Maya
Nate
Olive
Rafael

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