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Plot-hole #119 · July 16, 2026 · Today
Difficulty: Very Easy · 100% of 84 players solved it.
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Hint 1 — One-word hint
"Resourceful"
Hint 2 — The Setup
A suburban home during the holiday season.
Hint 3 — The Character
An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation.
Hint 4 — The Conflict
Two burglars target the seemingly empty house.
Hint 5 — The Twist
The boy sets up elaborate booby traps to defend his home.
Final hint (names names)
Macaulay Culkin slaps aftershave on his face and screams.
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