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More-than clues
Comparisons between two rows, two columns or two professions.
Row 2 has more criminals than Row 4.
A more-than clue compares two groups: two rows, two columns or two professions. "More" is strict — a tie does not count — and it does not promise the smaller group has any at all.
How to read it
Look for the extremes. If Row 4 already has two proven criminals, Row 2 needs at least three. If Row 2 can hold at most one more criminal, Row 4 can't have more than what Row 2 can reach, minus one.
How it combines with other clues
Comparisons rarely settle anyone alone. They shine late in a case, when exact counts on one side make the other side tight. Turn the comparison into a number ("Row 2 needs at least three") and treat it like a row budget.
Real examples from recent cases
Row 1 has more criminals than Row 5.— Ned, postie (D3) in Oct 25, 2026 Evil: Duck 1,417 Wins by Thirty Yards
Row 3 has more criminals than Row 5.— Dexter, patron (D1) in Oct 23, 2026 Hard: Sold Out in Four Minutes
There are more innocent understudies than innocent patrons.— Raj, playwright (B5) in Oct 23, 2026 Hard: Sold Out in Four Minutes
Row 2 has more criminals than my row.— Pia, lobbyist (D4) in Oct 20, 2026 Hard: The Ambassador's Missing Speech
Questions
What does “Row 2 has more criminals than Row 4.” prove?
Comparisons between two rows, two columns or two professions.
Where do more-than clues appear most?
Mostly in Hard and Evil cases, where steps need several clues at once.
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