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Most-neighbors clues
One suspect has strictly more criminal (or innocent) neighbors than anyone else on the board.
I have more criminal neighbors than anyone else.
A most-neighbors clue says one suspect is the unique record holder: nobody else has as many criminal neighbors as they do. Ties are ruled out.
How to read it
Compare frames. Whenever another suspect's proven criminal neighbors reach the record holder's maximum possible count, something has to give. These clues are among the hardest in the game and appear mostly in Hard and Evil cases.
How it combines with other clues
Bound the record holder from above (how many of their neighbors could still be criminals?) and the rivals from below (how many criminal neighbors do they already have?). A rival that is close to the record often forces its unknown neighbors to be innocent.
Real examples from recent cases
Rufus has more criminal neighbors than anyone else.— Mabel, chef (A4) in Oct 25, 2026 Medium: The Loaf That Ticked
I have more criminal neighbors than anyone else.— Felix, understudy (B2) in Oct 23, 2026 Hard: Sold Out in Four Minutes
Kira has more criminal neighbors than anyone else.— Greta, judge (C2) in Oct 22, 2026 Hard: Green Ink on Lilac Paper
Felix has more criminal neighbors than anyone else.— Kofi, cloakroom attendant (C3) in Oct 21, 2026 Hard: Everything Left Wearing a Coat
Questions
What does “I have more criminal neighbors than anyone else.” prove?
One suspect has strictly more criminal (or innocent) neighbors than anyone else on the board.
Where do most-neighbors clues appear most?
Mostly in Hard and Evil cases, where steps need several clues at once.
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