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Nine dots puzzle
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<p>The nine dots puzzle is a <a href="/facts/Mathematical_puzzle/3WtWnGVC">mathematical puzzle</a> whose task is to connect nine squarely arranged points with a pen by four (or fewer) straight lines without lifting the pen or retracing any lines. </p><p>The puzzle has appeared under various other names over the years. </p>