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Monday, May 25, 2026

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Early-week MapDash puzzles use widely-recognized target countries. Puzzle #3 from Monday, May 25, 2026 reflects that calibration — the target is in the cohort of countries that name-recognition alone can identify within the guess budget for most players. Use early-week puzzles to acclimate to the distance-feedback mechanic before tackling harder weekend material.

Late-month MapDash puzzles close the calendar month. Puzzle #3 is part of the closing run; monthly-streak trackers invest extra attention in the last week of a month.