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Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock Hints

What secret passages?

  • 1 of 4: Did you notice the reference in Josiah's memory book to a tunnel? It's on page 5.
  • 2 of 4: Later in the game, when Jane leaves her post, you'll find something in the podium that tells you exactly where the entrance to the tunnel is.
  • 3 of 4: Or you can just explore yourself and see what you find. Look in the Lilac Inn, in the parlor.
  • 4 of 4: Click on the bench to the left of the fireplace to discover the entrance to the tunnel.