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What are the next letters in the sequence: O T T F F S S E? | What are the next letters in the sequence: O T T F F S S E? | ||
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{{Solution|The letters in the sequence are the initials of the natural numbers: One, Two, Three, etc. So the sequence continues: N T E T T F F S S E N T.}} | {{Solution|The letters in the sequence are the initials of the natural numbers: One, Two, Three, etc. So the sequence continues: N T E T T F F S S E N T.}} | ||
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+ | [[Next sequence]] | ||
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+ | [[Sequence next in sequence]] | ||
[[Category: Lateral thinking]] | [[Category: Lateral thinking]] | ||
[[Category: Short puzzles]] | [[Category: Short puzzles]] |
Current revision as of 07:16, 25 July 2017
A nice short puzzle, perfect for posing at the start of class.
Puzzle
What are the next letters in the sequence: O T T F F S S E?
Help
Hint
The next letter is N
Answer
N T E T T ...
Solution
The letters in the sequence are the initials of the natural numbers: One, Two, Three, etc. So the sequence continues: N T E T T F F S S E N T.