The Bakery Queue
Three neighbors took treats to different tables. There is exactly one solution. Use each clue to match the people, keepsakes and places.
Your clues
- Bea brought the tart.
- Mara visited the counter.
- Noah brought the bun.
- Bea did not visit the window table.
Make the matches
Tap a square to mark yes (✓), no (×), or clear it. A confirmed match rules out the rest of its row and column.
People and keepsakes
| the tart | the bun | the pie | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah | |||
| Bea | |||
| Mara |
People and places
| the window table | the patio | the counter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah | |||
| Bea | |||
| Mara |
Keepsakes and places
| the window table | the patio | the counter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| the tart | |||
| the bun | |||
| the pie |
What this puzzle is about
The Bakery Queue is set at a neighborhood bakery where three neighbors, Noah, Bea, and Mara, each picked up one treat (a tart, a bun, or a pie) and sat down at one spot: the window table, the patio, or the counter. Four clues lead to one solution, with no guessing required.
Who it suits
It is an easy 3 × 3 × 3 grid with three direct clues and one "did not" clue, which makes it a comfortable puzzle for practicing elimination. It suits beginners, kids who like food-themed puzzles, and anyone who wants a short puzzle to print for a coffee break or to solve together at the kitchen table.
How to start
Place the two treat clues first (Bea with the tart and Noah with the bun) and see what that leaves in the people-and-keepsakes grid. Then mark Mara at the counter. Finally, add the × for Bea and the window table, and look at which seat is still available for her.
How to solve this puzzle
Each person has one keepsake and visited one place. A yes mark eliminates the other options in the same row and column. Combine the clues until all three grids agree.
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