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There are five sisters in the room:

Ann is reading a book,

Margaret is cooking,

Kate is playing chess,

Marie is doing laundry.

What is the fifth sister doing?




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    pls provide source, thanks!
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    Brightside... yuk.
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    In the image before, wasn't one of them cooking ? Now 2 of them are reading...
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    Why is Marie doing laundry in the kitchen? Or is Margaret cooking in the laundry room? I hope the fifth sister is looking at real estate ads, so they can all get out of this poorly designed abode.
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    Already asked here (closed) and here (deleted). I'm not closing this one as a duplicate because it seems to be the sole surviving version on our site of this puzzle.
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There are five sisters in the room:

Ann is reading a book,

Margaret is cooking,

Kate is playing chess,

Marie is doing laundry.

What is the fifth sister doing?




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    pls provide source, thanks!
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    – Omega Krypton
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    Brightside... yuk.
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    – Jasper
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    In the image before, wasn't one of them cooking ? Now 2 of them are reading...
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    – LMD
    Jan 15 at 20:20






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    Why is Marie doing laundry in the kitchen? Or is Margaret cooking in the laundry room? I hope the fifth sister is looking at real estate ads, so they can all get out of this poorly designed abode.
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    – Nuclear Wang
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    Already asked here (closed) and here (deleted). I'm not closing this one as a duplicate because it seems to be the sole surviving version on our site of this puzzle.
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There are five sisters in the room:

Ann is reading a book,

Margaret is cooking,

Kate is playing chess,

Marie is doing laundry.

What is the fifth sister doing?




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There are five sisters in the room:

Ann is reading a book,

Margaret is cooking,

Kate is playing chess,

Marie is doing laundry.

What is the fifth sister doing?




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    pls provide source, thanks!
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    Brightside... yuk.
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    – Jasper
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    In the image before, wasn't one of them cooking ? Now 2 of them are reading...
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    – LMD
    Jan 15 at 20:20






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    Why is Marie doing laundry in the kitchen? Or is Margaret cooking in the laundry room? I hope the fifth sister is looking at real estate ads, so they can all get out of this poorly designed abode.
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    – Nuclear Wang
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    Already asked here (closed) and here (deleted). I'm not closing this one as a duplicate because it seems to be the sole surviving version on our site of this puzzle.
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    pls provide source, thanks!
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    – Omega Krypton
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    Brightside... yuk.
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    – Jasper
    Jan 15 at 15:25








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    In the image before, wasn't one of them cooking ? Now 2 of them are reading...
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    – LMD
    Jan 15 at 20:20






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    Why is Marie doing laundry in the kitchen? Or is Margaret cooking in the laundry room? I hope the fifth sister is looking at real estate ads, so they can all get out of this poorly designed abode.
    $endgroup$
    – Nuclear Wang
    Jan 15 at 20:41












  • $begingroup$
    Already asked here (closed) and here (deleted). I'm not closing this one as a duplicate because it seems to be the sole surviving version on our site of this puzzle.
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    – Rand al'Thor
    Jan 16 at 9:08










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Brightside... yuk.
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Brightside... yuk.
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In the image before, wasn't one of them cooking ? Now 2 of them are reading...
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In the image before, wasn't one of them cooking ? Now 2 of them are reading...
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Why is Marie doing laundry in the kitchen? Or is Margaret cooking in the laundry room? I hope the fifth sister is looking at real estate ads, so they can all get out of this poorly designed abode.
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– Nuclear Wang
Jan 15 at 20:41






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Why is Marie doing laundry in the kitchen? Or is Margaret cooking in the laundry room? I hope the fifth sister is looking at real estate ads, so they can all get out of this poorly designed abode.
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– Nuclear Wang
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Already asked here (closed) and here (deleted). I'm not closing this one as a duplicate because it seems to be the sole surviving version on our site of this puzzle.
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– Rand al'Thor
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$begingroup$
Already asked here (closed) and here (deleted). I'm not closing this one as a duplicate because it seems to be the sole surviving version on our site of this puzzle.
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I think the fifth sister is




playing chess with Kate, since it's a two-player game and there's nobody else in the room.







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    correct. but I used to play very often chess problem solving alone with me.
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    When you say "correct", do you mean that this is the intended solution?
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    We chess players often play against ourselves; this is excellent practice for looking at the board from multiple points of view. It's also good for working through previously played games, trying to work out the next move. Kate might also be working through a chess problem.
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    Another distinct possibility is that Kate is playing with any of the mentioned sisters: it's Kate's move, and her opponent is confident of the position's continuation, so has taken up another activity while awaiting Kate's response. I used to do this quite often in school, especially if a classmate needed homework help.
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    Where does it say there's no one else in the room?
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    why the down vote?
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    could also be because the original answer was in clear instead of 'spoiler'
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    Couldn't uncover the previous answers before I posted mine. Sorry, I'm new and didn't know how the spoiler format worked. I had to edit mine to include it. I'll figure it out eventually.
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    @Solz Just remember that downvotes are never personal dislikes - they're just a flag to say "this answer could be improved, regardless who wrote it", and often people undo them once the answer has been edited. Welcome to Puzzling.SE!
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    Yes, I figured it out after I posted the answer, then edited it. I'm not worried about a down vote. That's part and parcel of being new. You make mistakes until you catch on. Thank you, all.
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Maybe she is




writing the riddle, as someone (no one except herself) should be in the room to know exactly what people are doing.







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    This was my assumption too, but the other four could tell you also.
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This riddle cannot be solved with certainity. Very likely the fifth sister is playing chess, but this needn't be the case, even in a pre-computer time; consider the plot of Stefan Zweig's "chess novel"(original title : Schachnovelle) - the main character, Dr. B, is able to play chess against himself.



Also it would be possible that one of the three other mentioned sisters played with Kate while doing the laundry / cooking / reading.



Conclusion : A fun riddle but missing a clear solution.






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    My answer takes us in the other direction:





    1. Governing the United Kingdom - she is the Queen




    2. Ann is Princess Ann - the queen's daughter




    3. Margaret is Princess Margaret - the queen's sister




    4. Kate is the Duchess of Cambridge - Kate Middleton




    5. Marie is the Princess of Denmark




    6. Although they are not all sisters by birth it could be that they are all sisters of royalty and that the final person is who most likely ties them together.








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      I don't know why spoilers aren't working for this post - if anyone can help me fix it I would be very grateful
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      I suggested an edit.
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    Alternative answer




    Ann is reading a book
    Margaret is trying to cook
    Kate is moving her rook
    Marie is hanging clothes on a hook




    So perhaps the fifth sister is




    Tidying the nook







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      The 5th sister is playing chess. Chess needs two players







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        I think the fifth sister is




        playing chess with Kate, since it's a two-player game and there's nobody else in the room.







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          correct. but I used to play very often chess problem solving alone with me.
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          When you say "correct", do you mean that this is the intended solution?
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          We chess players often play against ourselves; this is excellent practice for looking at the board from multiple points of view. It's also good for working through previously played games, trying to work out the next move. Kate might also be working through a chess problem.
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          Another distinct possibility is that Kate is playing with any of the mentioned sisters: it's Kate's move, and her opponent is confident of the position's continuation, so has taken up another activity while awaiting Kate's response. I used to do this quite often in school, especially if a classmate needed homework help.
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          Where does it say there's no one else in the room?
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        I think the fifth sister is




        playing chess with Kate, since it's a two-player game and there's nobody else in the room.







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          correct. but I used to play very often chess problem solving alone with me.
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          Jan 15 at 13:35






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          When you say "correct", do you mean that this is the intended solution?
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        • $begingroup$
          We chess players often play against ourselves; this is excellent practice for looking at the board from multiple points of view. It's also good for working through previously played games, trying to work out the next move. Kate might also be working through a chess problem.
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          – Prune
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        • $begingroup$
          Another distinct possibility is that Kate is playing with any of the mentioned sisters: it's Kate's move, and her opponent is confident of the position's continuation, so has taken up another activity while awaiting Kate's response. I used to do this quite often in school, especially if a classmate needed homework help.
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          Jan 15 at 17:24






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          Where does it say there's no one else in the room?
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        I think the fifth sister is




        playing chess with Kate, since it's a two-player game and there's nobody else in the room.







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        I think the fifth sister is




        playing chess with Kate, since it's a two-player game and there's nobody else in the room.








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          correct. but I used to play very often chess problem solving alone with me.
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          – Albrecht Hügli
          Jan 15 at 13:35






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          When you say "correct", do you mean that this is the intended solution?
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          – Brandon_J
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        • $begingroup$
          We chess players often play against ourselves; this is excellent practice for looking at the board from multiple points of view. It's also good for working through previously played games, trying to work out the next move. Kate might also be working through a chess problem.
          $endgroup$
          – Prune
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        • $begingroup$
          Another distinct possibility is that Kate is playing with any of the mentioned sisters: it's Kate's move, and her opponent is confident of the position's continuation, so has taken up another activity while awaiting Kate's response. I used to do this quite often in school, especially if a classmate needed homework help.
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          Jan 15 at 17:24






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          Where does it say there's no one else in the room?
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          – BlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
          Jan 15 at 19:22














        • 1




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          correct. but I used to play very often chess problem solving alone with me.
          $endgroup$
          – Albrecht Hügli
          Jan 15 at 13:35






        • 3




          $begingroup$
          When you say "correct", do you mean that this is the intended solution?
          $endgroup$
          – Brandon_J
          Jan 15 at 14:52










        • $begingroup$
          We chess players often play against ourselves; this is excellent practice for looking at the board from multiple points of view. It's also good for working through previously played games, trying to work out the next move. Kate might also be working through a chess problem.
          $endgroup$
          – Prune
          Jan 15 at 17:22










        • $begingroup$
          Another distinct possibility is that Kate is playing with any of the mentioned sisters: it's Kate's move, and her opponent is confident of the position's continuation, so has taken up another activity while awaiting Kate's response. I used to do this quite often in school, especially if a classmate needed homework help.
          $endgroup$
          – Prune
          Jan 15 at 17:24






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          Where does it say there's no one else in the room?
          $endgroup$
          – BlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
          Jan 15 at 19:22








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        correct. but I used to play very often chess problem solving alone with me.
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        – Albrecht Hügli
        Jan 15 at 13:35




        $begingroup$
        correct. but I used to play very often chess problem solving alone with me.
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        – Albrecht Hügli
        Jan 15 at 13:35




        3




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        When you say "correct", do you mean that this is the intended solution?
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        – Brandon_J
        Jan 15 at 14:52




        $begingroup$
        When you say "correct", do you mean that this is the intended solution?
        $endgroup$
        – Brandon_J
        Jan 15 at 14:52












        $begingroup$
        We chess players often play against ourselves; this is excellent practice for looking at the board from multiple points of view. It's also good for working through previously played games, trying to work out the next move. Kate might also be working through a chess problem.
        $endgroup$
        – Prune
        Jan 15 at 17:22




        $begingroup$
        We chess players often play against ourselves; this is excellent practice for looking at the board from multiple points of view. It's also good for working through previously played games, trying to work out the next move. Kate might also be working through a chess problem.
        $endgroup$
        – Prune
        Jan 15 at 17:22












        $begingroup$
        Another distinct possibility is that Kate is playing with any of the mentioned sisters: it's Kate's move, and her opponent is confident of the position's continuation, so has taken up another activity while awaiting Kate's response. I used to do this quite often in school, especially if a classmate needed homework help.
        $endgroup$
        – Prune
        Jan 15 at 17:24




        $begingroup$
        Another distinct possibility is that Kate is playing with any of the mentioned sisters: it's Kate's move, and her opponent is confident of the position's continuation, so has taken up another activity while awaiting Kate's response. I used to do this quite often in school, especially if a classmate needed homework help.
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        – Prune
        Jan 15 at 17:24




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        Where does it say there's no one else in the room?
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        – BlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
        Jan 15 at 19:22




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        Where does it say there's no one else in the room?
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        I would presume that the fifth sister is




        the other chess player.







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          why the down vote?
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          could also be because the original answer was in clear instead of 'spoiler'
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          Couldn't uncover the previous answers before I posted mine. Sorry, I'm new and didn't know how the spoiler format worked. I had to edit mine to include it. I'll figure it out eventually.
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          – Solz
          Jan 15 at 15:00






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          @Solz Just remember that downvotes are never personal dislikes - they're just a flag to say "this answer could be improved, regardless who wrote it", and often people undo them once the answer has been edited. Welcome to Puzzling.SE!
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          Yes, I figured it out after I posted the answer, then edited it. I'm not worried about a down vote. That's part and parcel of being new. You make mistakes until you catch on. Thank you, all.
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          why the down vote?
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          could also be because the original answer was in clear instead of 'spoiler'
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          – Flying_whale
          Jan 15 at 15:00






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          Couldn't uncover the previous answers before I posted mine. Sorry, I'm new and didn't know how the spoiler format worked. I had to edit mine to include it. I'll figure it out eventually.
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          – Solz
          Jan 15 at 15:00






        • 1




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          @Solz Just remember that downvotes are never personal dislikes - they're just a flag to say "this answer could be improved, regardless who wrote it", and often people undo them once the answer has been edited. Welcome to Puzzling.SE!
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          Yes, I figured it out after I posted the answer, then edited it. I'm not worried about a down vote. That's part and parcel of being new. You make mistakes until you catch on. Thank you, all.
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          – Solz
          Jan 15 at 23:43














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        the other chess player.








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          why the down vote?
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          could also be because the original answer was in clear instead of 'spoiler'
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          Jan 15 at 15:00






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          Couldn't uncover the previous answers before I posted mine. Sorry, I'm new and didn't know how the spoiler format worked. I had to edit mine to include it. I'll figure it out eventually.
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          Yes, I figured it out after I posted the answer, then edited it. I'm not worried about a down vote. That's part and parcel of being new. You make mistakes until you catch on. Thank you, all.
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          – Solz
          Jan 15 at 23:43


















        • $begingroup$
          why the down vote?
          $endgroup$
          – Albrecht Hügli
          Jan 15 at 14:42






        • 1




          $begingroup$
          could also be because the original answer was in clear instead of 'spoiler'
          $endgroup$
          – Flying_whale
          Jan 15 at 15:00






        • 3




          $begingroup$
          Couldn't uncover the previous answers before I posted mine. Sorry, I'm new and didn't know how the spoiler format worked. I had to edit mine to include it. I'll figure it out eventually.
          $endgroup$
          – Solz
          Jan 15 at 15:00






        • 1




          $begingroup$
          @Solz Just remember that downvotes are never personal dislikes - they're just a flag to say "this answer could be improved, regardless who wrote it", and often people undo them once the answer has been edited. Welcome to Puzzling.SE!
          $endgroup$
          – Bilkokuya
          Jan 15 at 15:35








        • 1




          $begingroup$
          Yes, I figured it out after I posted the answer, then edited it. I'm not worried about a down vote. That's part and parcel of being new. You make mistakes until you catch on. Thank you, all.
          $endgroup$
          – Solz
          Jan 15 at 23:43
















        $begingroup$
        why the down vote?
        $endgroup$
        – Albrecht Hügli
        Jan 15 at 14:42




        $begingroup$
        why the down vote?
        $endgroup$
        – Albrecht Hügli
        Jan 15 at 14:42




        1




        1




        $begingroup$
        could also be because the original answer was in clear instead of 'spoiler'
        $endgroup$
        – Flying_whale
        Jan 15 at 15:00




        $begingroup$
        could also be because the original answer was in clear instead of 'spoiler'
        $endgroup$
        – Flying_whale
        Jan 15 at 15:00




        3




        3




        $begingroup$
        Couldn't uncover the previous answers before I posted mine. Sorry, I'm new and didn't know how the spoiler format worked. I had to edit mine to include it. I'll figure it out eventually.
        $endgroup$
        – Solz
        Jan 15 at 15:00




        $begingroup$
        Couldn't uncover the previous answers before I posted mine. Sorry, I'm new and didn't know how the spoiler format worked. I had to edit mine to include it. I'll figure it out eventually.
        $endgroup$
        – Solz
        Jan 15 at 15:00




        1




        1




        $begingroup$
        @Solz Just remember that downvotes are never personal dislikes - they're just a flag to say "this answer could be improved, regardless who wrote it", and often people undo them once the answer has been edited. Welcome to Puzzling.SE!
        $endgroup$
        – Bilkokuya
        Jan 15 at 15:35






        $begingroup$
        @Solz Just remember that downvotes are never personal dislikes - they're just a flag to say "this answer could be improved, regardless who wrote it", and often people undo them once the answer has been edited. Welcome to Puzzling.SE!
        $endgroup$
        – Bilkokuya
        Jan 15 at 15:35






        1




        1




        $begingroup$
        Yes, I figured it out after I posted the answer, then edited it. I'm not worried about a down vote. That's part and parcel of being new. You make mistakes until you catch on. Thank you, all.
        $endgroup$
        – Solz
        Jan 15 at 23:43




        $begingroup$
        Yes, I figured it out after I posted the answer, then edited it. I'm not worried about a down vote. That's part and parcel of being new. You make mistakes until you catch on. Thank you, all.
        $endgroup$
        – Solz
        Jan 15 at 23:43











        7












        $begingroup$

        Maybe she is




        writing the riddle, as someone (no one except herself) should be in the room to know exactly what people are doing.







        share|improve this answer









        $endgroup$













        • $begingroup$
          This was my assumption too, but the other four could tell you also.
          $endgroup$
          – Albrecht Hügli
          Jan 15 at 14:27
















        7












        $begingroup$

        Maybe she is




        writing the riddle, as someone (no one except herself) should be in the room to know exactly what people are doing.







        share|improve this answer









        $endgroup$













        • $begingroup$
          This was my assumption too, but the other four could tell you also.
          $endgroup$
          – Albrecht Hügli
          Jan 15 at 14:27














        7












        7








        7





        $begingroup$

        Maybe she is




        writing the riddle, as someone (no one except herself) should be in the room to know exactly what people are doing.







        share|improve this answer









        $endgroup$



        Maybe she is




        writing the riddle, as someone (no one except herself) should be in the room to know exactly what people are doing.








        share|improve this answer












        share|improve this answer



        share|improve this answer










        answered Jan 15 at 14:24









        athinathin

        7,70522473




        7,70522473












        • $begingroup$
          This was my assumption too, but the other four could tell you also.
          $endgroup$
          – Albrecht Hügli
          Jan 15 at 14:27


















        • $begingroup$
          This was my assumption too, but the other four could tell you also.
          $endgroup$
          – Albrecht Hügli
          Jan 15 at 14:27
















        $begingroup$
        This was my assumption too, but the other four could tell you also.
        $endgroup$
        – Albrecht Hügli
        Jan 15 at 14:27




        $begingroup$
        This was my assumption too, but the other four could tell you also.
        $endgroup$
        – Albrecht Hügli
        Jan 15 at 14:27











        4












        $begingroup$

        This riddle cannot be solved with certainity. Very likely the fifth sister is playing chess, but this needn't be the case, even in a pre-computer time; consider the plot of Stefan Zweig's "chess novel"(original title : Schachnovelle) - the main character, Dr. B, is able to play chess against himself.



        Also it would be possible that one of the three other mentioned sisters played with Kate while doing the laundry / cooking / reading.



        Conclusion : A fun riddle but missing a clear solution.






        share|improve this answer











        $endgroup$


















          4












          $begingroup$

          This riddle cannot be solved with certainity. Very likely the fifth sister is playing chess, but this needn't be the case, even in a pre-computer time; consider the plot of Stefan Zweig's "chess novel"(original title : Schachnovelle) - the main character, Dr. B, is able to play chess against himself.



          Also it would be possible that one of the three other mentioned sisters played with Kate while doing the laundry / cooking / reading.



          Conclusion : A fun riddle but missing a clear solution.






          share|improve this answer











          $endgroup$
















            4












            4








            4





            $begingroup$

            This riddle cannot be solved with certainity. Very likely the fifth sister is playing chess, but this needn't be the case, even in a pre-computer time; consider the plot of Stefan Zweig's "chess novel"(original title : Schachnovelle) - the main character, Dr. B, is able to play chess against himself.



            Also it would be possible that one of the three other mentioned sisters played with Kate while doing the laundry / cooking / reading.



            Conclusion : A fun riddle but missing a clear solution.






            share|improve this answer











            $endgroup$



            This riddle cannot be solved with certainity. Very likely the fifth sister is playing chess, but this needn't be the case, even in a pre-computer time; consider the plot of Stefan Zweig's "chess novel"(original title : Schachnovelle) - the main character, Dr. B, is able to play chess against himself.



            Also it would be possible that one of the three other mentioned sisters played with Kate while doing the laundry / cooking / reading.



            Conclusion : A fun riddle but missing a clear solution.







            share|improve this answer














            share|improve this answer



            share|improve this answer








            edited Jan 15 at 20:19

























            answered Jan 15 at 17:56









            LMDLMD

            1766




            1766























                3












                $begingroup$

                My answer takes us in the other direction:





                1. Governing the United Kingdom - she is the Queen




                2. Ann is Princess Ann - the queen's daughter




                3. Margaret is Princess Margaret - the queen's sister




                4. Kate is the Duchess of Cambridge - Kate Middleton




                5. Marie is the Princess of Denmark




                6. Although they are not all sisters by birth it could be that they are all sisters of royalty and that the final person is who most likely ties them together.








                share|improve this answer











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                • $begingroup$
                  I don't know why spoilers aren't working for this post - if anyone can help me fix it I would be very grateful
                  $endgroup$
                  – simon_smiley
                  Jan 15 at 22:22






                • 1




                  $begingroup$
                  I suggested an edit.
                  $endgroup$
                  – Brandon_J
                  Jan 15 at 22:43










                • $begingroup$
                  Spoilers are weird. You can't have two in a row without text in between.
                  $endgroup$
                  – Brandon_J
                  Jan 15 at 22:49
















                3












                $begingroup$

                My answer takes us in the other direction:





                1. Governing the United Kingdom - she is the Queen




                2. Ann is Princess Ann - the queen's daughter




                3. Margaret is Princess Margaret - the queen's sister




                4. Kate is the Duchess of Cambridge - Kate Middleton




                5. Marie is the Princess of Denmark




                6. Although they are not all sisters by birth it could be that they are all sisters of royalty and that the final person is who most likely ties them together.








                share|improve this answer











                $endgroup$













                • $begingroup$
                  I don't know why spoilers aren't working for this post - if anyone can help me fix it I would be very grateful
                  $endgroup$
                  – simon_smiley
                  Jan 15 at 22:22






                • 1




                  $begingroup$
                  I suggested an edit.
                  $endgroup$
                  – Brandon_J
                  Jan 15 at 22:43










                • $begingroup$
                  Spoilers are weird. You can't have two in a row without text in between.
                  $endgroup$
                  – Brandon_J
                  Jan 15 at 22:49














                3












                3








                3





                $begingroup$

                My answer takes us in the other direction:





                1. Governing the United Kingdom - she is the Queen




                2. Ann is Princess Ann - the queen's daughter




                3. Margaret is Princess Margaret - the queen's sister




                4. Kate is the Duchess of Cambridge - Kate Middleton




                5. Marie is the Princess of Denmark




                6. Although they are not all sisters by birth it could be that they are all sisters of royalty and that the final person is who most likely ties them together.








                share|improve this answer











                $endgroup$



                My answer takes us in the other direction:





                1. Governing the United Kingdom - she is the Queen




                2. Ann is Princess Ann - the queen's daughter




                3. Margaret is Princess Margaret - the queen's sister




                4. Kate is the Duchess of Cambridge - Kate Middleton




                5. Marie is the Princess of Denmark




                6. Although they are not all sisters by birth it could be that they are all sisters of royalty and that the final person is who most likely ties them together.









                share|improve this answer














                share|improve this answer



                share|improve this answer








                edited Jan 15 at 22:45









                Brandon_J

                1,284127




                1,284127










                answered Jan 15 at 22:21









                simon_smileysimon_smiley

                1814




                1814












                • $begingroup$
                  I don't know why spoilers aren't working for this post - if anyone can help me fix it I would be very grateful
                  $endgroup$
                  – simon_smiley
                  Jan 15 at 22:22






                • 1




                  $begingroup$
                  I suggested an edit.
                  $endgroup$
                  – Brandon_J
                  Jan 15 at 22:43










                • $begingroup$
                  Spoilers are weird. You can't have two in a row without text in between.
                  $endgroup$
                  – Brandon_J
                  Jan 15 at 22:49


















                • $begingroup$
                  I don't know why spoilers aren't working for this post - if anyone can help me fix it I would be very grateful
                  $endgroup$
                  – simon_smiley
                  Jan 15 at 22:22






                • 1




                  $begingroup$
                  I suggested an edit.
                  $endgroup$
                  – Brandon_J
                  Jan 15 at 22:43










                • $begingroup$
                  Spoilers are weird. You can't have two in a row without text in between.
                  $endgroup$
                  – Brandon_J
                  Jan 15 at 22:49
















                $begingroup$
                I don't know why spoilers aren't working for this post - if anyone can help me fix it I would be very grateful
                $endgroup$
                – simon_smiley
                Jan 15 at 22:22




                $begingroup$
                I don't know why spoilers aren't working for this post - if anyone can help me fix it I would be very grateful
                $endgroup$
                – simon_smiley
                Jan 15 at 22:22




                1




                1




                $begingroup$
                I suggested an edit.
                $endgroup$
                – Brandon_J
                Jan 15 at 22:43




                $begingroup$
                I suggested an edit.
                $endgroup$
                – Brandon_J
                Jan 15 at 22:43












                $begingroup$
                Spoilers are weird. You can't have two in a row without text in between.
                $endgroup$
                – Brandon_J
                Jan 15 at 22:49




                $begingroup$
                Spoilers are weird. You can't have two in a row without text in between.
                $endgroup$
                – Brandon_J
                Jan 15 at 22:49











                2












                $begingroup$

                Alternative answer




                Ann is reading a book
                Margaret is trying to cook
                Kate is moving her rook
                Marie is hanging clothes on a hook




                So perhaps the fifth sister is




                Tidying the nook







                share|improve this answer









                $endgroup$


















                  2












                  $begingroup$

                  Alternative answer




                  Ann is reading a book
                  Margaret is trying to cook
                  Kate is moving her rook
                  Marie is hanging clothes on a hook




                  So perhaps the fifth sister is




                  Tidying the nook







                  share|improve this answer









                  $endgroup$
















                    2












                    2








                    2





                    $begingroup$

                    Alternative answer




                    Ann is reading a book
                    Margaret is trying to cook
                    Kate is moving her rook
                    Marie is hanging clothes on a hook




                    So perhaps the fifth sister is




                    Tidying the nook







                    share|improve this answer









                    $endgroup$



                    Alternative answer




                    Ann is reading a book
                    Margaret is trying to cook
                    Kate is moving her rook
                    Marie is hanging clothes on a hook




                    So perhaps the fifth sister is




                    Tidying the nook








                    share|improve this answer












                    share|improve this answer



                    share|improve this answer










                    answered Jan 16 at 8:45









                    hexominohexomino

                    39.8k3117186




                    39.8k3117186























                        1












                        $begingroup$


                        The 5th sister is playing chess. Chess needs two players







                        share|improve this answer











                        $endgroup$


















                          1












                          $begingroup$


                          The 5th sister is playing chess. Chess needs two players







                          share|improve this answer











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                            1












                            1








                            1





                            $begingroup$


                            The 5th sister is playing chess. Chess needs two players







                            share|improve this answer











                            $endgroup$




                            The 5th sister is playing chess. Chess needs two players








                            share|improve this answer














                            share|improve this answer



                            share|improve this answer








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                            Rupert Morrish

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