Working through clues
I’m solving a four-digit combination puzzle with clues on digit correctness and positions, ultimately identifying the correct three-digit password.
Reevaluating digit positions
OK, let me see. I'm thinking about the correct digits from Clue #1 in relation to Clue #2. It seems crucial to not place 7 in the first position.
Balancing clues
OK, let's piece together: digit 7 can't be in the first position because it conflicts with Clue #2. So, digit 2 is the third digit, and digit 7's position isn't sure yet.
Confirming individual digits
I’m gathering info on clue #1, noting that each four-digit combination must have only one correct digit in its exact position. This constraint is crucial for the solution.
Piecing together clues
I'm working on the Mastermind-style puzzle's constraints, ensuring each guess is unique. For "762," only one digit is correct and well-placed; the others are entirely excluded.
Narrowing down possibilities
I'm piecing together the password by eliminating digits 7, 6, 3, and 1. Considering only digits 9 and 8, exactly one is correctly positioned.
Focusing on clues
Interestingly, clue #3 indicates digit 4 is part of the password, but not in the second position. This directs us to further narrow down the options.
Laying out the options
OK, let me see: digit 4 is either in the first or second position. Given digit 2 is in the third spot, digit 9 is out due to incorrect positioning.
Narrowing down
Considering digit 8, which can't go in the third spot as that's already occupied by 2. Thus, the password must include 2, 4, and either 8 or 9.
Evaluating clues
I’m working through clue #2, considering digits 8 and 9. Since 7 is out, one of 8 or 9 is correct and in a different spot.
Piecing clues together
If 9 isn't in position 2, 8 must be there. This seems to satisfy clue #2, where 8 is out of place.
Verifying the fit
OK, let's confirm that the password 4,8,2 aligns with all clues. Placing 4 in position 1 and 2 in position 3 seems to check out.
Figuring out digit 9
Let's think it through: digit 9 can't be in position 1 since 4's already there. So, digit X has to be 8, placed in position 2, leading to the password 4,8,2.
Piecing together digits
I’m checking each clue with the combination 4,8,2. It seems 2 is right in position 3, 8 fits but not in position 2, and 9 is incorrect.
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