Straight from the Horses's Mouth (Nine of Hearts)

Hints & Solutions
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Hint 1: This is a river crossing logic puzzle. Hint 2: Remember that only one creature, no matter how small, can cross from right to left. Hint 3: Remember that IN the boat during the crossing counts as "being alone with"... Hint 4: The boat isn't always full crossing from Left to Right. Hint 5: The Houyhnhnm crosses sometime before the Laputan, which crosses sometime before the Brobdingnagian. Hint 6: The Yahoo can be alone with the Brobdingnagian. Hint 7: The first crossing is the Houyhnhnm and the Yahoo. The Solution: Crossings:

CR -->

R <--

ADKMN -->

D <--

DLQXZ -->

D <--

RG -->

G <--

DG -->

The last race left alone on the left bank is a BALNIBARBIAN