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Sorta Game puzzle #73 · September 21, 2026
Three rounds of five things, each with a hidden scale to sort them by — then one last guess at the theme tying all three together. Here’s what this puzzle asks.
Round 1
Order these physical substances from softest to hardest on the Mohs hardness scale.
- A synthetic silicon carbide sharpening whetstone
- A vintage pre-1982 copper one-cent coin
- A healthy adult human fingernail
- A commercial float glass architectural window pane
- A block of cosmetic pressed talc
Round 2
Order these flowing substances from lowest to highest dynamic viscosity at room temperature.
- Culinary extra-virgin olive oil
- Pure raw clover honey
- Petroleum-derived roofing pitch
- Distilled drinking water
- Commercial acetone nail polish remover
Round 3
Order these airborne chemical substances from lowest to highest density at standard temperature and pressure.
- The pure hydrogen fuel stored in an experimental zero-emission bus
- The heavy sulfur hexafluoride dielectric insulator sealed inside an electrical substation breaker
- The vibrant neon element glowing inside a vintage storefront sign
- The concentrated medical oxygen sealed in a hospital emergency respiratory cylinder
- The carbon dioxide effervescence bubbling inside a bottle of vintage champagne