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Riddle of the Sphinx Hints

What is the combination to the lock?

1 of 8: There are several clues to the combination scattered around the tent.
2 of 8:
The first thing you'll need to do is examine the contents of the desk.
- How do I open the desk drawers?
3 of 8: Other than the drawers, there is also a writing tray.
4 of 8: Read the note on the writing tray (located at the top left of the desk -- just over the top drawer).
5 of 8: Do you notice any similarities between the contents of the drawers and the note on the writing tray?
6 of 8:
The note makes a reference to the three tapes in the drawers.
- What do I do with the tapes?
7 of 8:
If you've used the tapes correctly, you should now have three clues.
8 of 8: How do I convert all the clues into the correct combination?

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