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Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand Hints

How can I analyze the handprint?

  • 1 of 6: I can't pick up the handprint!
  • 2 of 6: Go to the lab and use the Spectro X Archaeo-Analyzer. (Henrik can tell you exactly what that machine does.)
  • 3 of 6: Where in the game can you find information on the chemical elements?
  • 4 of 6: A Periodic Chart hangs on the wall of the lab. There are 2 clickable spots on it.
  • 5 of 6: Both spots are in the yellow section of the chart. Nancy will tell you her conclusions after you have looked at both.
  • 6 of 6: Report your findings back to Joanna.