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Tex Murphy: Overseer Hints

How do I get that key?

  • 1 of 7: The window is slightly open.
  • 2 of 7: You could slide something small through it.
  • 3 of 7: Do you have that tape measure with you?
  • 4 of 7: Now you need something that will grab the key.
  • 5 of 7: The key is probably made of metal.
  • 6 of 7: So, a magnet would do.
  • 7 of 7: Connect the magnet to the tape measure and use this combination on the key on the counter.